Annette Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I have been in contact with Dr. Couto regarding Miriam's liver values. Her ALT value has gone down but there are other numbers that he is concerned about. He suggests that she have a liver biopsy. I am guessing someone on the forum has gone through this with their pup. The main question is whether to do it with a laparoscope or surgically. How do you choose the method? Thanks. Quote Annette, mom to Banjo (AJN Spider Man) & Casey (kitty), wife to Roy. Mom to bridgekids: Wheat (GH), Icabod (GH), Scarlett (Cab's Peg Bundy), Rhett (Kiowa Day Juice), Dixie (Pazzo Dixie), Pogo/Gleason (Rambunctious), and Miriam (Miriam of Ruckus) and Spooky, Taffy, Garfield, & Lefty (kitties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 no advice but sending many, many hugs for your sweet girl and you both Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I don't have any experience with the liver specifically, but for Zuri's enlarged spleen they did multiple FNAs guided by ultrasound when he was sedated for his CT scan. I would assume less invasive is always better. Not sure why you'd want to do it surgically if you can get a good sample just sticking the needle in? Have you had a chance to talk to your vet about it? Either way, hoping for positive results. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I had one done on Cat #1, he had cholangeohepatitis (sp?) as a young cat and his liver values were elevated years later. It wasn't really bad, he recovered quickly. I can get some more details when I get home. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I've assisted with a few laparoscopic liver biopsies. Two small incisions, heals up much more quickly. I'd certainly chose laparoscopic vs. surgical. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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