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KodysMom · 10-21-2007, 08:47 AM

Can anyone who has had this procedure done tell me if it gave you any more definitive information about LS/MVD?

I do realize that MVD can only really be diagnosed from a biopsy... so I guess I am really asking is for those that had a scan and it said NO LS, did you assume MVD and change diet/supplements according? or did you proceed w/ a biopsy?

For those that found a shunt, did you proceed w/ surgery?

Did you have it done at a school or a private practice? Cost?

Is the scan harmful to the pups - I see the words nuclear and radiation and it definitely makes me uncomfortable.

thanks for any information!!!!

10-21-2007, 08:47 AM	#1
KodysMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 46	Nuclear Scan/Scintigraphy Can anyone who has had this procedure done tell me if it gave you any more definitive information about LS/MVD? I do realize that MVD can only really be diagnosed from a biopsy... so I guess I am really asking is for those that had a scan and it said NO LS, did you assume MVD and change diet/supplements according? or did you proceed w/ a biopsy? For those that found a shunt, did you proceed w/ surgery? Did you have it done at a school or a private practice? Cost? Is the scan harmful to the pups - I see the words nuclear and radiation and it definitely makes me uncomfortable. thanks for any information!!!!