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Originally Posted by TishaMoon  My baby's breeder said both the parents had the bile acid test and tested negative. Should I still be concerned enough to get my puppy tested? The vet I found seemed to know a lot about yorkies and does the test for $100 on top of the $45 for the wellness exam. |
Good for your breeder for doing BAT's on the parents!
Yes, still get a BAT done on your puppy as normal parents can still produce a puppy with a shunt. Until Dr. Center finds a genetic marker for shunts, the protocol is for all affected breeds like Yorkies to have BAT's once they reach twenty weeks old.