Bitsy: Elevated Liver Enzyme

[Chris]

Bitsy Boodle has been diagnosed with elevated alkaline phosphate. The vet found it during routine blood tests prior to a molar extraction a month ago. He recommended we wait a month and retest to see if it was related to the infected molar -- apparently not. She's asymptomatic, so here's what he suspects:
Nodular HyperplasiaHepatic nodular hyperplasia is a benign liver disorder that results in abnormal secretion of alkaline phosphatase in dogs. It is a chronic condition and usually, remains asymptomatic till the final stages. Hence, an early diagnosis of nodular hyperplasia is very difficult in most cases.

She's on medication and he'll retest in another month.

Please say a little prayer that this is the problem and not Cushings. We're on the watch for increased water intake -- so far, not a problem!

 

[danisgoat]

Will definitely keep Bitzy Boodle in my thoughts that she remains asymptomatic!

 

[rose]

keeping Bitzy Boodle and you in my thoughts and prayers

 

[Ann]

Sending prayers that the medication helps resolve the problem, Chris. I strongly recommend you add milk thistle to her diet too. I know she's on VP and meds, so you might want to check with your vet, but I've never heard of milk thistle conflicting with anything else. It's a natural supplement that really helps with liver problems. You can find it for dogs at many online outlets.

 

[AngelinaL]

Bitsy Boodle has been diagnosed with elevated alkaline phosphate. The vet found it during routine blood tests prior to a molar extraction a month ago. He recommended we wait a month and retest to see if it was related to the infected molar -- apparently not. She's asymptomatic, so here's what he suspects:
Nodular HyperplasiaHepatic nodular hyperplasia is a benign liver disorder that results in abnormal secretion of alkaline phosphatase in dogs. It is a chronic condition and usually, remains asymptomatic till the final stages. Hence, an early diagnosis of nodular hyperplasia is very difficult in most cases.

She's on medication and he'll retest in another month.

Please say a little prayer that this is the problem and not Cushings. We're on the watch for increased water intake -- so far, not a problem!

Oh Chris--I hope all is well. My Haley has been fighting elevated liver enzymes since July 2011. (found interestingly after a cracked molar was detected and blood tests were run before the extraction). After numerous tests, multiple trips to a specialist and now with meds, milk thistle, SamE, and a lower protein diet, her ALT went from over 700 down to 145. GGT, Alk Phosphatase, AST and CK all now within normal ranges.

It's good you're on top of it and your vet is carefully monitoring Bitsy.

I'll say a prayer that all is well. Keep us posted.

 

[take4roll10]

I'm sorry to hear this. I hope through medication and remedies Bitsy Boodle stays asymptomatic.

 

[Mally's Mom]

Just sent some prayers up for Bitsy and you.

I will keep the two of you on my prayer list.

By the way, beautiful picture/beautiful girl!

 

[Sharon7]

Chris, I do hope it's not the Cushings. Sending you and Bitsy healing thoughts and prayers. Funny how things happen, eh? Without the tooth you may not have gotten a heads-up on her liver.

Bitsy Boodle, you hang in there! Your mom needs you.

 

[LaddieKatieMom]

We are all hoping she does well on her meds and remains asymptomatic. What a beautiful little girl!

 

[Emmasmom]

Did he check for pancreatitis? My Hamish had elevated alkphos with pancreatitis - over 5000. Sure hope she is feeling better soon. You take care of yourself too.