
29/06/2025
Liver "problems"
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My very own Sparta has been unwell for a little while and since having dental surgery in March 2025, she now has liver “problems”. She is on Denamarin, Steroids and Prilactone Next. Her tummy is very swollen and fluid has to be drained every now and then. She had a scan on 17th June 2025, but needed a vet visit on 27th June as she was uncomfortable. The liver is showing a deterioration from 10 days ago, now being mottled and ‘wavy’ at the edges. The options offered are Fine Needle Aspiration, and if that’s not conclusive, (as it probably won’t be, unless I’m very lucky) then a Liver Biopsy should be considered. Unfortunately Sparta nearly died on the operating table during her dental, so there are serious issues regarding general anaesthetic, plus having liver problems doesn’t help either. The vets have said that Sparta is on all the medications available relating to the liver problems, so even after liver biopsy, she’ll not be prescribed anything extra. The procedure will just give a name to the “liver problem” she has. I know they are prone to having fragile livers, as I’ve already written about it on the website, but that was many years ago, and ideas may have changed in those intervening years. I’m also aware there are ‘liver cleansing diets’ out there, but would be grateful to hear from anyone who had or has a scottie going through this. My heartfelt thanks to anyone who is able to help me and my darling Sparta, navigate through whatever time she has left to her. Thanks Kx