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Ellie May · 10-14-2008, 11:42 AM

I'm so sorry.

I would do a bile acid test (make sure not to give any meds including for heartworms or fleas about a week or two before the test. These could skew the results). If the bile acid test is abnormal, continue with testing. If it is normal, you could be pretty sure it isn't liver shunt.

10-14-2008, 11:42 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I'm so sorry. I would do a bile acid test (make sure not to give any meds including for heartworms or fleas about a week or two before the test. These could skew the results). If the bile acid test is abnormal, continue with testing. If it is normal, you could be pretty sure it isn't liver shunt. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶