Elevated ALT levels, what does it mean? - Page 2

Ianthe · 02-01-2005, 02:24 PM

I'm so sorry. It is so hard to deal with a pet's illness. I have, unfortunately, been there and done that several times, so I do empathize with you and am here if you need to talk. Try not to worry about making a wrong move-as long as you have a good vet that you trust, just take their advice and combine it with what is in your heart, and you will be fine. *hugs*

AddFran · 02-01-2005, 03:24 PM

I just wanted to mimic everything Ianthe said. You've come to a good place, we all love animals and many of us have been through similar experiences.

Please keep us posted! Good luck tomorrow.

Meandmy · 02-02-2005, 06:03 PM

First let me say I really appreciate the warm wishes. These past weeks have been tough and it's nice to know I have people who can empathize.

I spoke with the vet today and our next step is to see an internist. The closest one is about an hour away. I'm hoping I can get in fairly soon. My vet is guessing they will want an ultrasound and will run some additional tests. I've got my fingers crossed that whatever is going in is fixable. I'm not ready to lose my baby girl!

Spook goes in for another ALT reading on Saturday. I'll let you know what they find.

Jenn

AddFran · 02-02-2005, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the update and yes let us know how things are going. I was thinking about you earlier today.

Ianthe · 02-03-2005, 02:11 AM

Glas to hear from you....I've been thinking about you since your last post.

Yes, definately let us know what they find. I'll be praying for you and your kitty. *HUGS*

Meandmy · 02-16-2005, 09:52 AM

I'm very frustrated at this point. Spook has been seen by the internist and, after a myriad of tests, they still can't figure out what is wrong. Complete bloodwork, including FIV and Feline Leuk - nothing out of the ordinary except the ALT values.

They did another x-ray, blood pressure, ultrasound of her heart, kidneys and liver and a needle biopsy yesterday with nothing of note.

I took her home last night and she had 2 seizures! She's definitely not herself today and I just don't know what else I can, or should, do. I'm waiting for one more pathology report before I call my regular vet to get her input.

Please keep Spook in your thoughts today. I'm hoping the seizures are over for the time being.

Ianthe · 02-16-2005, 01:04 PM

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry...this was not the sort of update I was hoping for.

I am trying to rack my brain for you......have they said anything about FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)???? I had a cat that died o fthis and he had seizures near the end.......but I don't remember what his ALT levels were.

02-02-2005, 06:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Meandmy Kitten Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5	Talked to the vet First let me say I really appreciate the warm wishes. These past weeks have been tough and it's nice to know I have people who can empathize. I spoke with the vet today and our next step is to see an internist. The closest one is about an hour away. I'm hoping I can get in fairly soon. My vet is guessing they will want an ultrasound and will run some additional tests. I've got my fingers crossed that whatever is going in is fixable. I'm not ready to lose my baby girl! Spook goes in for another ALT reading on Saturday. I'll let you know what they find. Jenn

02-16-2005, 09:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
Meandmy Kitten Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5	Still can't find anything I'm very frustrated at this point. Spook has been seen by the internist and, after a myriad of tests, they still can't figure out what is wrong. Complete bloodwork, including FIV and Feline Leuk - nothing out of the ordinary except the ALT values. They did another x-ray, blood pressure, ultrasound of her heart, kidneys and liver and a needle biopsy yesterday with nothing of note. I took her home last night and she had 2 seizures! She's definitely not herself today and I just don't know what else I can, or should, do. I'm waiting for one more pathology report before I call my regular vet to get her input. Please keep Spook in your thoughts today. I'm hoping the seizures are over for the time being.

02-01-2005, 02:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ianthe Premier Cat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 5,157	I'm so sorry. It is so hard to deal with a pet's illness. I have, unfortunately, been there and done that several times, so I do empathize with you and am here if you need to talk. Try not to worry about making a wrong move-as long as you have a good vet that you trust, just take their advice and combine it with what is in your heart, and you will be fine. hugs

02-01-2005, 03:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
AddFran Premier Cat Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,480	I just wanted to mimic everything Ianthe said. You've come to a good place, we all love animals and many of us have been through similar experiences. Please keep us posted! Good luck tomorrow.

02-02-2005, 08:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
AddFran Premier Cat Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,480	Thanks for the update and yes let us know how things are going. I was thinking about you earlier today.

02-03-2005, 02:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ianthe Premier Cat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 5,157	Glas to hear from you....I've been thinking about you since your last post. Yes, definately let us know what they find. I'll be praying for you and your kitty. HUGS

02-16-2005, 01:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ianthe Premier Cat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 5,157	Oh my gosh, I am so sorry...this was not the sort of update I was hoping for. I am trying to rack my brain for you......have they said anything about FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)???? I had a cat that died o fthis and he had seizures near the end.......but I don't remember what his ALT levels were.

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