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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Here is some info on urine bile acid testing:
* the sensitivity and specificity of urine bile acids measurement were similar to those of serum bile acids, but the urine bile acids test was more specific for canine liver dysfunction than was serum bile acids testing.
* a pattern of results showing very high serum bile acids but only slightly increased urine bile acids may be indicative of a shunting disease such as PSS or MVD.
* while bile acids testing can identify animals with hepatic dysfunction, it may fail to recognize animals with hepatic disease in the absence of hepatic dysfunction. |
Thank you so much for this information..... I'll ask our Vet tomorrow if we can do the urine testing. I already told him that I won't fast Sophie right now.... she just needs her food too much. If a dog has liver shunt.... what can you do for them? Do they need surgery, or can it be controlled with the proper diet?