Cooper's Biopsy

[Martha & Cooper]

His Internal Medicine Vet called this evening and said the Biopsy came back. It was a good news, bad news situation. Good news was, we made the right call by not going ahead with surgery last week. Cooper doesn't have a liver shunt.

Bad News. The biopsy shows he has the other liver disease we talked about. Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia. Basically, he has many small shunts all over his liver. His blood vessels aren't formed properly. The Vet feels that he still is in a mild to low moderate stage. He wants to try and taper him off two of the three meds and see how he responds. So, I am starting that today and will call him in two weeks for further instructions. We may try to cut the anti-seizure med at that point too.

:-(

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

Thoughts and prayers of healing for Cooper and wisdom for his vet (sounds like from above his vet made a good call by not having surgery) and rest and peace for you.  When our pets are ill it can be such a helpless feeling.  Please know that you are not alone and that people here really care.

[Martha & Cooper]

Thanks

[BG and Gavin]

Thanks for the update on Cooper.  I am sorry that this is a chronic condition.  Hopefully you will be able to manage it so that Cooper has a long and happy life.  Best thoughts.

[Martha & Cooper]

I hope so too, BruceGirl. 

[Anna and Achilles]

Good luck with everything, will be thinking of you and Cooper. Let us know how it is going.

[Martha & Cooper]

Thank you.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Here's hoping that you and your vet quickly find a regimen that works to control Cooper's HMD.  I'll be sending positive thoughts your way...  

[Martha & Cooper]

thanks!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am glad he doesn't have a shunt but sorry to hear the rest. With good care and luck he may be able to be managed with medication and be fine. I certainly hope so.

[Martha & Cooper]

thanks, I hope so too. 

[Martha & Cooper]

thanks Roberta 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Sending doodle hugs and kisses to you and Cooper. I hope your medical plan of action is totally successful.