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mipix · 02-11-2009, 10:06 AM

Hi there! Just got our 2nd yorkie girl 1 week ago from a private party who could not keep her due to not being home enough. I was just looking at her vet records today and was curious about something. Our new baby is 13 months old and was to the vet in December for being sick and not eating. I was looking at her bloodwork and the ALT level was 68, albumin 1.7, platelets 600, and the WBC was 22.68. I understand the white count being elevated if she had an infection. She is very tiny 3 pounds but a fragile 3 lbs, if you understand what I mean. She very picky with food. With the bloodwork as it was could that be an indicator of liver shunt? She doesn't act strange or anything. I'm sure I'm being overprotective but I sure could use some advice.

02-11-2009, 10:06 AM	#1
mipix Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: boardman, ohio usa Posts: 12	Liver Shunt?????? Hi there! Just got our 2nd yorkie girl 1 week ago from a private party who could not keep her due to not being home enough. I was just looking at her vet records today and was curious about something. Our new baby is 13 months old and was to the vet in December for being sick and not eating. I was looking at her bloodwork and the ALT level was 68, albumin 1.7, platelets 600, and the WBC was 22.68. I understand the white count being elevated if she had an infection. She is very tiny 3 pounds but a fragile 3 lbs, if you understand what I mean. She very picky with food. With the bloodwork as it was could that be an indicator of liver shunt? She doesn't act strange or anything. I'm sure I'm being overprotective but I sure could use some advice.