[QUOTE=puppy_Love08;1944268]We are possibly facing the same thing. Logan will be retested June 4rd. I went to the breeder today, who is a vet, and gave him a copy of the blood work and bile acid test results. He seemed irritated that so many vets are worrying people about liver shunts and doubts Logan has one. He said he wouldn't pay for the surgery but would "replace" Logan with another puppy. I don't want another puppy. I want a healthy Logan.[/QUOTE
I must admit I also have wondered if some vets are needlessly worrying people and rushing prematurely into surgery---I've read too many accounts of false positive tests followed by more inconclusive or marginal tests followed ultimately by surgery, at great risk to the dog and strain to the owner's finances. And, are they going to come back after surgery and say "oops, it wasn't liver shunt after all?"The vets seem to be making out real well with it though. Also, why are they not quoting prices over the phone? They should know if the "average" price is around $3000 or closer to $5000, you know, a ballpark figure. |