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Old 07-02-2009, 08:55 PM   #3
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What great post, Crystal.

I agree that the bile acid test resulst don't look right. They should take paired samples around a meal so there should be two numbers. The samples also need to be collected properly.

Here is a great article from the vet who developed the BAT:

PSVA and MVD Research Summary

As Crystal said, ultrasounds aren't that reliable for detecting shunts, especially in small dogs. After an abnormal BAT, the next step would be a Protein C test:

Comparative Coagulation -- NYS Animal Health Diagnostic Center

Are you close to a vet school? I would suggest you take Scout there. Most local vets don't have that much experience with liver shunts. You can waste a lot of time and money and get no real answers.
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