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ashleybug · 09-26-2008, 10:26 AM

So I talked with the vet about all the opinions I have received and more of my concerns. She said that she still thinks the biopsy would be good to do on OCT 8th as scheduled because she is also getting spayed at that time. She said that since they are opening her up anyway they might as well do it now instead of undergoing 2 anesthesias. They promised that the biopsy would not cause her to be under much longer at all.

To answer some questions: no frontline or heartguard right before the testing. She of course receives these but it had been about 3 weeks prior. UT is not too far to travel for little Sophia, but only plan on going if really needed since it is 2 states away.

Also, vet said when they look at her liver they might find a very very very slight shunt that could be causing her numbers that we would otherwise have no idea about.

Not sure if I had mentioned the spay at the same time before in my posts....so does anyone have any different opinions now? Thanks so much!!!

09-26-2008, 10:26 AM	#9
ashleybug Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11	More info about my little Sophia with MVD So I talked with the vet about all the opinions I have received and more of my concerns. She said that she still thinks the biopsy would be good to do on OCT 8th as scheduled because she is also getting spayed at that time. She said that since they are opening her up anyway they might as well do it now instead of undergoing 2 anesthesias. They promised that the biopsy would not cause her to be under much longer at all. To answer some questions: no frontline or heartguard right before the testing. She of course receives these but it had been about 3 weeks prior. UT is not too far to travel for little Sophia, but only plan on going if really needed since it is 2 states away. Also, vet said when they look at her liver they might find a very very very slight shunt that could be causing her numbers that we would otherwise have no idea about. Not sure if I had mentioned the spay at the same time before in my posts....so does anyone have any different opinions now? Thanks so much!!!