So the blood test for Cushings was not positive
so back to the drawing board. All this started when Sweep had a minor op to remove a fatty lump of tissue on her back and they did a pre op blood test which showed raised liver enzymes. Sweep had an ultra sound which shows an enlarged liver but no specific causes for concern ie tumours.
The vet said that the next stage would be to take a biopsy of the liver which is a fairly invasive procedure. We have decided against this at this stage. Sweep is lively if a bit slower than in younger days still enjoys going to the beach and chasing the ball, is eating well. She messes about in the garden and still ?helps? with the gardening. We do not believe her to be in pain or discomfort. She is overweight which we are constantly trying to address this (but difficult when OH gives lots of treats
. Her coat is not quite as shiney as it was but she has been on antibiotics for quite a lot of the summer which might have an effect.
We will not see her in pain and will do whatever needs to be done but at the moment we think she has been through enough of injections and shaving of fur and blood samples.
The vet did give her a course of ?liver supplements? which look like they contain milk thistle and I think it it would be good to continue with those.
I suppose I am asking if we?re right not to pursue this raised liver enzyme question further with the biopsy. At the moment she is living a good & enjoyable life