Bad news

Rott-n-GSDs · #1 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 12:45 PM

Apollo's ALT (liver) level is back up. Last week it was 169. This week it is 636.

The plan is to put him back on antibiotics and see if it goes back down. He'll be going on Clavamox and Metronidozole. I started him on Milk Thistle last night. If the antibiotics don't work, we'll do an ultrasound.

I can't believe this is happening again.

frankykeno · #2 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 12:46 PM

Awwwwww Nicki.

borzoimom · #3 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 12:49 PM

awwww Nicki

Hopefully this next round will help.. Sending our continued prayers.

sam.i.am · #4 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 12:51 PM

Oh, Nicki. I am so sorry. How frustrating and worrisome.

GSMDMurphy'sMom · #5 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 12:58 PM

Sorry to hear that. Hope this round of meds will help.

lurchmom · #6 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 01:08 PM

Stay positive and we'll hope and pray for the best!

Truman's Mom · #7 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 01:11 PM

Sending porch power Nicki. Hopefully this next round of antibiotics will to the trick.

HovawartMom · #8 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 01:15 PM

Sorry to hear this but hoping that this new round will kick it,in the butt!.
(((HUGS)))

Rott-n-GSDs · 26th February 2010, 01:15 PM

I called the specialist at the U of MN, and am waiting on a call back. Thing still point to Lepto, despite two negative test results. The treatment is initially Clavamox, followed up by a month's worth of Doxycycline. We did the Clavamox... then once he went off of it, he started getting worse again. Maybe we should've done the Doxy, too?

It's just so frustrating.

Guest · #10 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 01:26 PM

Oh Nicki I'm sorry! Hopefully this new round will do the trick!

dawn · #11 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 01:48 PM

aww, that poor boy

sending good vibes that this works.

LuvMyAngels · #12 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 01:55 PM

Has his gall bladder been checked? Sky high liver #s was what finally got mine diagnosed properly.

A quick google search...
http://www.vetinfo.com/dgallbladder.html

ouesi · #13 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 01:58 PM

Nicki I'm sorry for the bad news - no advice, but you guys are in my thoughts...

sheilavn · #14 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 02:04 PM

I'm so sorry for you and Apollo.

Best wishes headed your way.

BannedBreed Lover · #15 (**permalink**) 26th February 2010, 02:53 PM

Poor Apollo

... Still sending those good wishes to you all.