Paging hutash.
Scare last week as we thought our dog had blood in her urine. Took sample to our local vet and tests were negative for blood but did show elevated level of bilirubin. Even tho the dog has been vaccinated for Lepto the doc was concerned enough to put her on Dioxocyclin(sp?) Blood work came back fine. Kept her all day and on an IV for fluids just in case.
Took another urine sample in this AM. Just got the call, levels are dropping and seems to be clearing up, no crystals forming, etc. Looking at the 11 listed common presenting symptoms for liver disease (http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/liverdisease.htm) the only one that applies is this: 5. Orange urine. The improper processing of bile results in the excretion of bilirubin in the urine in high amounts, thus orange urine.
Doc is still at a loss for diagnosis w/o invasive procedures. Any experience or ideas? Many thanks in advance.
