Maltese with a small portal vein
6 yo MN Maltese with chronic diarrhea, and PU (on lasix). Advanced DCM managed by cardiologist since January. On Vetmedin, Enalapril, Lasix, Spironolactone. Diarrhea started with L carnitine supplements. Stopped once off carnitine. Owner restarted them, diarrhea returned, owner stopped carnitine, diarrhea is persisting. Chem: High SDMA (16>14), normal Alb, glu, BUN, etc… Normal cbc/lytes/fecal. …
chronic diarrhea, prominent portal markings with “bubbles”
11 year old MN Visla with chronic diarrhea and chronic intermittent morning vomiting of bile. The diarrhea is not responsive to Tylan. Has been on a grain free diet for 8 years. The portal markings were the only distinguishable finding on ultrasound. I have never seen the little bubbles in the portal vessels like you…