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Originally Posted by Ladymom  I am just seeing this thread. I am so sorry about Lacy's high BAT, but thank heavens you are at Texas A&M.
Any reason why you don't want to do a Protein C test next? That is Dr. Center's protocol.
Dr. Center doesn't recommend ultrasounds, especially in small dogs. Scintigraphy is much more reliable.
It sounds like you are probably dealing with MVD. A change of diet and perhaps Marin and/or Denosyl might be all you need to do.
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I had forgotten about the Protein C test but will ask the Internal Medicine specialist about it. I'm going to ask about a scintigraphy too but it's more invasive than an ultrasound and is more involved...so i'll see what he thinks. I should get to speak to him on the phone in a few days and then we'll set up an actual appointment probably toward the end of the month. So when I have him on the phone, I'm going to ask him a few questions and see what he recommends doing and asking about whether or not I should change her diet now or wait until we have a better diagnosis. I should have more info after I get to talk to him in a few days.
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