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tk2kewl

(18,133 posts) Wed Sep 11, 2013, 01:37 PM Sep 2013

My dog has canine copper hepatotoxicosis

Ernie was diagnosed with it 2 years ago and had been doing better after treatment and being on a new diet but his liver is failing again.

I worry that it could be his favorite activity that is making him sick. Is it possible that he ingests enough copper from the waters of the canals and bays of L.I., due to CCA lumber used in docks and bulkheads, to make him sick?

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My dog has canine copper hepatotoxicosis (Original Post) tk2kewl Sep 2013 OP

What an adorable Lab. They do love the water don't they! dballance Sep 2013 #1

Both food and water need to be carefully controlled to prevent CU exposure... hlthe2b Sep 2013 #2

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dballance

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1. What an adorable Lab. They do love the water don't they!

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Wed Sep 11, 2013, 02:14 PM

Sep 2013

Such a cutie. Sorry to hear he's having health issues.

I have a little Rat-Terrier/Jack Russell mix who's about 17 now. His eyesight is going and it kills me.

hlthe2b

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2. Both food and water need to be carefully controlled to prevent CU exposure...

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Wed Sep 11, 2013, 02:19 PM

Sep 2013

so yes.

You really should discuss with your veterinarian. That is a beautiful Lab and hope he does well.

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