I know this is off topic, so would appreciate direction to the proper forum or
web sites for information. We have noticed our 10 yr old Schnauzer losing
weight and energy. Unable to jump on the bed ect. Had some labs drawn at the
Vets. WBCs around 24,000 (Norm up to 17,000) Alkaline Phosphotate 2700 (Norm up
to 150) Bilirubin 1.3 (Norm .6), albumin low, Protein low, globulin normal,
urine dilute with spec gravity 1005 (Norm 1025 - 1030) with protein spilling in
urine. glucose 250. XRay showed her spleen enlarged. Tues we will have a Bile
Acids test. I asked for a gut opinion and he just said obstruction or sludge in
the Bile ducts which will lead to Liver damage. Treatment would consist of
starting Antibiotics, a drug called Actigal that sounds like a Doggy Lipitor
it inhibits bile Acid and Cholesterol absorbtion and a LD diet I assume that
stands for Liver Disease. I plan to begin Colloidal Silver in her water dish,
Silimarin and continue to research, any suggestions ?
