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Originally Posted by lisatodd  i can say that my NEW VET (WHO I JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE) a reproductive specialist advised me that they need to be at least 6 months old.....or to their adult weight for Yorkshire Terriers. They have to fast for 12 hours before the test and because yorkies are so small normally, they will not do the test until this time. BELIEVE ME, I WOULD DO IT IN A HEARTBEAT. last thing i want is someone to come to me and state their dog has ls. |
Dr. Center no longer recommends a twelve hour fast as MyFairLacy said. Also, Dr. Center's recommendation is the a BAT ideally be done at sixteen weeks, but since most puppies go to their new home at twelve weeks, then right before their departure. If you read my post #10, you will see an excerpt from her handout stating that.
Why don't you have your vet contact Dr. Center for her updated protocol?
Sharon A. Center, DVM, DiplACVIM
Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 607-253-3060 (hospital, on page), ext. 3114 - biochemistry laboratory, audex recording)