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Originally Posted by emilyann  I mean she didn't tell me not to do it or anything she said it was completely up to me to do whatever I wanted to and she understood me wanting to get blood work done to make sure everything was okay. What all will show up in the blood work? Also, what is a bile acid test? |
A bile acid test is a two blood tests specifically for liver problems (detects possible shunts).
Preop blood work will just give them a glance at how the organs are functioning and if it is safe to use anesthesia.
Blood work is usually optional for dogs under 6 or 7.