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Old 05-31-2009, 07:45 PM   #3
Ladymom
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A swollen belly is a classic sign of liver disease. Did you get a copy of her bloodwork? Do you know what her ALT was?

She definitely needs more testing. Has she ever had a bile acids test? All Yorkies should have them as puppies since liver disease is so prevalent in the breed.

Here are some links for you:

PSVA and MVD Research Summary

Liver Disease
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