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Originally Posted by TLC  BAT = Bile Acid Test
There are 2 numbers. A pre number and a post number.
This is a blood draw. The dog is usually fasted for 12 hours. Blood is drawn, then they are fed a very high protein food. And they must stay for 2 hours, then blood is drawn again.
The range is as follows:
Pre meal bile number should be less than 10
Post meal bile number should be less than 20
The BAT will show how the liver is functioning. If his Post # is above 20 - there is still an issue going on with his liver function
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MEAT is too high in ammonia for the liver to process and it becomes a toxic build up in his system. This is doing more harm than good for LS babies
Honestly, I would try the Vegetarian Formula from Natural Balance. You can add a little low sodium cottage cheese or goat cheese to entice him to eat (if he won't eat it plain) - You could also soak it in water too. |
it depends on the lab as normal for the lab dd had done was below 25 for post so each lab is different but general rule is post below 25 is considered normal and due to gall bladder contraction with blood draw sometimes the numbers can show higher for that reason