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Hi All...Just wanted to keep you posted on Jade, and
what Dr. Brummer found in the re-check ultrasound. 
The hepatic cyst remained unchanged, he does NOT think
it's cancerous.  The gallbladder has some changes in
it...it didn't have the swelling it had, but the walls
are thick.  There was no evidence of that
"kiwi-gallbladder" that he spoke of a month ago, which
would have indicated immediate surgery.  He took a
blood test for bilirubin (gallbladder enzyme), to see
if it was elevated.  He just called me @ 5PM and told
me it was normal.  However....Jade will have to have a
monthly blood draw to check this bilirubin level, and
make sure it stays normal.  Dr. Dave (as he is liked
to be called) said he could start having his regular
food mixed in with the R/D (special diet that is low
cal) until it is 50/50.  Jade has lost .7 lbs and
that's a LOT for a small dog-he didn't feel anything
substantial was in R/D to put a little weight back on
him.  I do have to watch for any signs of pain,
vomiting and symptoms like he had the last time.  If
they re-occur or if the bilirubin levels rise, we are
talking removal of the gallbladder.  I am asking
everyone to please continue to keep Jade in your
prayers, that God will sustain him, and heal his
gallbladder. 
I want to say THANKS for your compassion and concern
for my "kid."
God Bless You and Yours,
Jade

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