Is this necessary? opinions please

[hihosilver]

I purchased my lovely ISH age 5 in May 13. He developed a cough and was a bit sorry for himself. The blood tests revealed raised liver enzymes of 300 (should be 50) Liver function normal. He also had raised WBC and anaemia. Tests were repeated in a months time (july) All normal except liver enzymes which had gone down to 100. The vet was ok with this and suggested another blood test in 6 months which I did yesterday. Now worried as enzymes have gone up again to 268. He want him in to do a biopsy and scope him. I am not sure if I should do this as he said it can be risky. He is well and does not have any worrying symptoms.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

 

[yellowdun]

Can't comment on the biopsy, but a few years ago when mine had a similar issue, a scope had to be done. It certainly didn't harm him and gave useful information about his immune system- or lack of- which came as a surprise to all of us.

I hope it goes well for you.

 

[ridefast]

Have you done anything to treat it or just monitored it? Milk thistle is great for liver issues and when mine had a liver problem last winter I gave her milk thistle and the difference within a week was amazing - back to her normal self

 

[hihosilver]

Have you done anything to treat it or just monitored it? Milk thistle is great for liver issues and when mine had a liver problem last winter I gave her milk thistle and the difference within a week was amazing - back to her normal self

Yes did feed milk thistle for 4 months but he hates the taste of it, I might try again and see if it comes down again? x