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Originally Posted by Ellie May  I totally agree. I would not buy from a breeder who doesn't do it because there is a major problem with this and Yorkies right now. LS can skip 10 generations, so it is safer to test.
The ALT doesn't necessary go up until the liver is 70% damaged from a shunt or MVD, so you can't rely on a blood panel alone. I can understand not testing puppies but adults need to be. |
I agree...I would not buy from a breeder that does not BAT all their dogs before breeding. I really think it is necessary. It's not at all a difficult test and no longer requires fasting. Blood is drawn, the dogs eat, and then another blood draw is done. There is no reason NOT TO BAT in my opinion.
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