Liver Blood Test ALT and AST info - PLEASE READ!!!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

chattiesmom · 11-22-2007, 07:31 AM

I was investigating a product called Angel Eyes for my Mother-In-Law. She has an apricot poodle with horrid eye stains. The product is made from Tylosin as Tartrate and beef liver. Of course I just had to know what Tylosin was and what if any side effects. This little tidbid of information really slapped me in the face. It is a antibacterial agent that is quite safe for use in small animals and dogs, however..... one of the major side affects is that: Tylosin may falsely elevate certain liver blood tests (ALT and AST). If your furkid has had an unexplained elevated ALT or AST and is currently on a Tylosin drug this might be the reason.

Here are three sites that reference the effects on ALT and AST

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_tylosin.html

http://www.petplace.com/drug-library...lan/page1.aspx

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/deffect....s%20with%20IBD

It might be a good thing to mention this to your vet if you are using a Tylosin based drug and are going in for a liver profile.

Ellie May · 11-22-2007, 09:02 AM

I was reading our tube of Panalog and it can also elevate ALT and maybe one other (probably AST?).

MICKEYK · 11-22-2007, 09:28 AM

Wow thanks for that info.

MyFairLacy · 11-22-2007, 04:30 PM

Thanks...good to know

GinosMommy · 11-22-2007, 05:09 PM

great to know! thanks for that info! I will pass it onto the people at the bichon board i visit. A lot use it, since some Bichons (like mine) get stains.

2Parises · 11-22-2007, 06:15 PM

This is very important to know...and remember! Thank you for posting.

Yorkiekids · 11-23-2007, 11:00 AM

Thanks for the heads up. Who would have thought.

11-22-2007, 07:31 AM	#1
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Liver Blood Test ALT and AST info - PLEASE READ!!!!! I was investigating a product called Angel Eyes for my Mother-In-Law. She has an apricot poodle with horrid eye stains. The product is made from Tylosin as Tartrate and beef liver. Of course I just had to know what Tylosin was and what if any side effects. This little tidbid of information really slapped me in the face. It is a antibacterial agent that is quite safe for use in small animals and dogs, however..... one of the major side affects is that: *Tylosin may falsely elevate certain liver blood tests (ALT and AST). If your furkid has had an unexplained elevated ALT or AST and is currently on a Tylosin drug this might be the reason. Here are three sites that reference the effects on ALT and AST http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_tylosin.html http://www.petplace.com/drug-library...lan/page1.aspx http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/deffect....s%20with%20IBD It might be a good thing to mention this to your vet if you are using a Tylosin based drug and are going in for a liver profile.* __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com Last edited by chattiesmom; 11-22-2007 at 07:33 AM.

11-22-2007, 09:02 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I was reading our tube of Panalog and it can also elevate ALT and maybe one other (probably AST?). __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-22-2007, 04:30 PM	#4
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Thanks...good to know __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-22-2007, 05:09 PM	#5
GinosMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 2,161	great to know! thanks for that info! I will pass it onto the people at the bichon board i visit. A lot use it, since some Bichons (like mine) get stains. __________________ Stacy, Mommy to: Bianca the Bichon 3-6-06, Gino the yorkie 3-15-07

11-22-2007, 06:15 PM	#6
2Parises Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 951	This is very important to know...and remember! Thank you for posting. __________________ Lorene, Paris, Paris, Samira, Aja and the newest addition to our family... Halle Belly Bands & Rag Quilts - http://2Parises.etsy.com

11-22-2007, 09:28 AM	#3
MICKEYK BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 2,052	Wow thanks for that info.

11-23-2007, 11:00 AM	#7
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Thanks for the heads up. Who would have thought. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki