Tests Show Bad Liver. (photo & test results)

We brought our cat in for a teeth cleaning because we saw her gums seemed a little swollen. (see attachment) The blood test came back with an elevated ALT of 901 and a low Auto Platelet of 69. Everything else is pretty much in normal rage. (see attachment) She also did a T4 blood test which came up normal. EKG was also normal. She is free of any symptoms. Sheâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s had allergies since she was a year old but thatâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s it.

The Vet prescribed Denamarin 90mg tablets once a day for three weeks. Then she wants to do another blood test in three weeks. The vet was also talking about Ultrasound and liver biopsy. She also didn't want to do the teeth cleaning or put her under anesthetic until she takes a new blood test. She gave her rabies and distemper shot. (sheâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s very resistant to taking the pills. It would take major force to administer them so we have put that off)

We're of course very worried now with the Vet talking of, ultrasound, liver biopsy, possible liver cancer or hepatitis, possible teeth extractions etc. I was hoping you could shed some light on what the best thing to do in this case. We sort of feel weâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re, “being sold.†One minute sheâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s telling us we need do nothing, then in the same conversation sheâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s telling us she doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t want to do the teeth cleaning until further testing. In other words weâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re not getting a good gut feeling about this whole matter. We need a second opinion.

Does she really need a teeth cleaning? Is the test readings something to be concerned about? Are thing bad enough to not do a teeth cleaning if indeed she needs one?

This is a link to the test results and a photo of her teeth.

http://efficientlifechurch.com/cat.htm



Thank you,

Stephen

FIrst take a deep breathe ..Yes get a second opinion ... I have been thru liver issues in humans , dogs and cats... I do agree with the first line treatment vet suggests ..

as for the medicine call your local compounding pharmacy , they can often make a paste, liquid or flavor meds to make it easier... also pill pockets can help get a stubborn kitty to take meds..

Always seek a second opinion when it comes to matters like this.
One of the biggest reasons is that you don't feel comfortable/right about the vet and their opinion, that really does mean something.