Patricia,
Capone will be 4 on May 20th. He had the liver shunt test done when he was a puppy, because he was suffering from seizures they could never explain. He grew out of them thank the Lord! I am so sorry to here about your little guy.
They are performing the BAT test today. I do not know what to do from there if they tell me the liver is not functioning properly. I don't have the money to afford an untrasound right now. Capone doesn't have any symptoms though. He eats, drinks, plays, and his urine and stool are all NORMAL looking and nothing unsual. Do you know anymore about results on BAT test and what they mean?? Thanks -Janine
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Originally Posted by fretful1953  How old is Capone now? My Freddie is 8 1/2 yrs. I've heard so much about the BAT test. As I said before, this is our new vet ( previous vet retired) and she comes highly recommended. Pre-dental lab work was done 4/30. Vet called late Friday 5/1 but didn't leave results. So on Monday, we took our yorkie and dachshund in for teeth cleaning. Then after we got home, vet called and told us about Freddie's ALT. In hindsight, had I known the results before Monday, I would have asked for the BAT. As of now, she wants to wait the month and go from there.
I'm wondering what the end result will be. If enzymes don't improve, and an ultrasound and biopsy is performed, what will it show? If the enzymes do improve, then will he stay on this med from now on, or will it be a diet controlled thing? I guess I'm getting ahead of things but I'm curious as to the outcome of all of this.
Patricia |