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energetic retired show ch lab feeling down this week the


Sent to Pet Experts December 19, 2005 7:33 p.m.

Energetic (Retired show ch)lab feeling down this week. The vet ran blood work up and found his blood chem elevated for his liver (ALT @140 U/L and his TBIL @3.4mg/dL with no idea of whats going on??? Any idea on where to look or where to turn? This is a dog that is fit, active etc...

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Age: 7; Male; Breed: Labrador

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the vet gave him predinisone which did not help. well hydrated but not wanting to eat bu ate a little biljac( frozen) tonite. Chicken breast/ rice mixtures? okay w/ egg?
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December 19, 2005 7:40 p.m. (7 minutes and 6 seconds later)

Any viral tests done? How about x-rays or ultrasound?

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