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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  Kiwiglaze, I agree that if they're already going to be in there, it's best to do the liver biopsy to check for MVD/HMD. Did they rule out an extrahepatic shunt already by biopsy or another test like scintigraphy? If they haven't ruled out an extrahepatic shunt, then I would have the board certified surgeon do it if he/she has experience with liver shunts. Because if they find a liver shunt, the board certified surgeon may be able to correct it while they're in there. |
Kiwi's scintigraphy test came back negative for extrahepatic shunt (yeah
), so we know she doesn't have a shunt. The liver biopsy is to check for MVD/HMD only. My normal vet says she has done lots of liver biopsies and since she knows Kiwi doesn't have a shunt, she is comfortable doing the biopsy, spay, umbilical repair herself. I would probably prefer her to do it since I know her and feel comfortable with her and could ask her any questions I had either before or after. The board certified surgeon only comes to the office twice a month.