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Originally Posted by Susan123  No one here is a vet, vet tech's don't matter. Education, don't care. Everyone needs to have a relations with their own vet. The ones screaming test test test are non breeders and non vets. Breeders love their dogs more than anyone and it's up to them. what they want to do. They can test parents, any problems get a panel done, more problems do a BAT. Good gracious people. |
"I just wanted to say that bam bam is doing a lot better now and he is eating and gaining weight. i do not think he has a liver problem at this point and probably does not need to get BAT in the future, as he is eating a high protein diet and is doing excellently"
I'm so glad Bam Bam is doing so well -- and all without the risks of BAT testing. Just good common sense, which was supplied by several of our experienced YT breeders.
The first rule in medicine is "Do No Harm." That is the basis for conservative treatment as symptoms are analyzed and decisions are made for further treatment needs.
The second rule in medicine is "Listen To Your Patient". No one knows the factual situation as well as the patient -- here it is the owner/OP. Looking at what she posted it was pretty clear that the advice from the breeders was based upon her reported symptoms and got the desired results. She posted that he was improving and didn't need any further diagnostics.
Finally, in my opinion, this discussion became a platform for those who would push their opinions on others -- and newer members may not be aware that a strident tone and thousands of posts may not equal real experience and knowledge. Thank goodness OP kept a calm head and followed the excellent advice given by the experienced breeders.
This is such a wonderful forum, I hope it continues to provide sound advice to those in need.
Well Done Breeders.