Hi - I am new to the site...hello!!!  I have a male, Elway, who is almost 12.  He was diagnosed 14 mos. ago with a liver tumor but we can't biopsy - too dangerous.  I feel it's not cancer as he eats great and feels good alot, but lately (last 6 mos.) he has constant tummy gurgling & is very uncomfortable at night.  We've tried holistic herbs, pepto & pepAC, chicken diet, etc. & nothing is helping.  He also sneezes constantly and shakes his ears.  I even have a pet communicator coming this Friday (5-16) to help!!!  Anyone else have this issue out there and have any thoughts?  I would GREATLY appreciate it, as I love him SO much & want him happy and healthy for a long time.  Thank you!!!  Susan

Hi Susan!

Welcome to the site!! I had a senior Rat, Sasha, who also had liver dysfunction. Gurgling is a sign of pancreatitis, as Sasha also had chronic pancreatitis and that was one of the symptoms, and every time I heard a gurgle, I knew what was coming.. You have to be careful of Elway's fat intake - try to make whatever you feed him as fat free as possible. Does Elway vomit a lot?

Hi and welcome, I have no advice on this but love the name Elway. I was born in CO and still have my Elway jersey (not sure if that who your pup is named for but I still like the name).

Check him for an ear infection.  Also, it wouldn't hurt to run a full panel of bloodwork to see where his liver and kidney functions stand.  I was really anal about checking Sasha's blood levels as a way to monitor her progress... it was expensive, but worth it!