Our dear " Princess" Raven needs prayers!!! On 1/11, she had her P/E. bloodwork, and her rabies vaccine. She was OK for a day or so, then she became very picky about her food. Raven, despite having NO teeth LOVES to eat!!! When the bloodwork came back, her kidney function was PERFECT, but she had a high amylase, and two components of the differential were off. I called the vet, and Raven went in for repeat bloodwork. Her liver enzymes were elevated(and they were not in the first sample). Raven had an ultrasound yesterday. It showed a mass by her gall bladder and duct area. In the past, Dr. Ascher said that Raven is a surgical risk, because of her kidneys, and they could not handle the anesthesia. Dr. A is going to consult with another vet. She said if we went the surgical route, it is VERY VERY complicated and (I even hate to say this) very expensive. Raven is enjoying eating baby food and hanging out in her house by the woodstove. For now, as long as Raven has a good quality of life(eats and is happy), and is not in any discomfort, that is good for now!! Raven will be 12 in April. Raven's first 4 years were awful, that is why she lost all her teeth by age 5, and developed kidney disease at age 4. She is a tough cookie!!! We love her dearly!! Thanks in advance for your prayers!!!! Sandra
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