And what does it mean?
I just took Maverick into the vet today for his retest, and the ALT level came back higher than the first time - from 300-something, to 400-something. I have no idea what ALT is, or what it indicates.
Needless to say, I am heartsick over this.
I really had thought that the test results were gonna be better, b/c Mav is still eating and hasn't lost any weight. He's even been more active, and seems more like his usual self since starting his meds. The vet increased his dosage of the Prednisolone, and is keeping him on the Metronidazole & Denamarin. He wants me to bring Mav in for another retest in two weeks, and if the ALT thing hasn't improved, he recommends having an ultrasound done - which really presents a problem, b/c we've already spent a small fortune on Mav's vet visits & meds.
If anyone has any info or advice on this, I would greatly appreciate your input.
I just took Maverick into the vet today for his retest, and the ALT level came back higher than the first time - from 300-something, to 400-something. I have no idea what ALT is, or what it indicates.
Needless to say, I am heartsick over this.
If anyone has any info or advice on this, I would greatly appreciate your input.