Am seeing 10 yr. old Maltese that 2 mo. ago became aggressive toward the husband.When husband approaches dog the dog launches into a viscious full-on attack--I saw it. Other hstory is seizure disorder medicated w/ Phenob.' for 7 yrs. with no seizures seen since the initial one; that seizure was a full convulsion. Recent bloodwork showed mild inc. AP=165 (10-150);Mod. in. ALT=461 (5-107);greater inc. AST=371 (5-55). Double Bile acids both > 125! Phenobarb. dose was reduced and was put on Lactulose by RDVM and the aggression is 50 % better--but still very strong attack. (The dog calmed and let me and the wife spouse treat it and examine it).Dog has chronic gingivitis, yet has never had a dental. Has Reverse Sneeze. Thirst typically greater than appetite.Tongue is slightly too pink-red, but not Damp--normal.Pulse is thin, weak, collapses easily, normal rate. Feet, ears-cool. Coat-normal with some thinning.Temperament is normal except relentlessly seeks attention from guests. Radiant points include B19 which makes Pulse pound. I didn't needle any other points as I was afraid the dog might go postal on the holistic vet.But he melted in my arms and went to the male after I did osteopathy of head , neck, thoracics. Anyways... PHYSICALLY the dog looks more Blood Def. to me, than D.Ht.I would be prone to YGJ. But the Rev. Sneeze and thirst greater than app' suggest D.Ht .Gingivitis is questionable to me given long period on Phenobarb. I see the computer notes LDXGT for Hep' enceph"---but I'm concerned with the Pulse tongue, ear and feet temp. not showing much D.H. Please throw me a bone.
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Todd