I was about to mention this myself, thanks for saving me the time. I'd add that hepatic lipidosis in itself does not constitute permanent liver failure, and can be treated by feeding high-protein, low-fat food, by force or esophageal tube if necessary if the cat isn't eating enough on its own. I've done this with 3 cats and while it's no walk in the park, they all pulled through it and their enzymes eventually returned to normal and they could resume a normal diet. I don't know, either, if the elevated enzymes can be a function of an infection or not. I'd say the best advice until you can get Orlando to a trustworthy vet (my God, the one you saw sounds like a piece of work!) is to encourage him to eat all the lean stuff you can get into him. Good luck!
Diane R. -----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Laurieskatz Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:40 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Elevated liver enzymes Elevated liver enzymes can mean Hepatic lipidosis (liver failure). If he is eating less than normal he can go into liver failure. If it is that, he is critical. I would ask her for a copy of the blood work and ask her how elevated they are and consider getting him to another vet/specialist (and/or get the numbers and provide them to the Feline Assisted feeding group). You might join the FAF yahoo group. Also, I do not know what elevated white blood cells mean other than an infection. Maybe liver enzymes elevate during infectious process ~ I don't know the answer. Sounds like you might benefit from doing some internet research?? I had elevated liver enzymes and they discovered tumors on my liver. Good luck! L -----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sue & Frank Koren Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:26 AM To: FeLV Talk Subject: [Felvtalk] Elevated liver enzymes Orlando, my 10 year old FeLV+ began urinating on the bathroom rug just over a week ago. I figured out who was doing it on Saturday and got him in to the vet on Monday. They tested his urine and blood and the vet called me today with the results. She said his liver enzymes are elevated and his white cell levels are high. She is going to put him on an antibiotic and re-do the tests in two weeks. (When I asked the name of the anti-biotic she side stepped the question and just said is is a pill wrapped in foil. I am currently looking for another vet because there is only one vet in this practice that I fully trust and it is very hard to get to see him.) Anyway, can anyone tell me what would make his liver enzymes elevated? The advise I have gotten on this list has proved to be better then the advise from this particular vet in the past, so I would very much appreciate any input. _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
