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Ellie May · 08-06-2009, 01:35 AM

IMO, it is too early for a liver biopsy.
That procedure is not without risks and her post is a bit low for me to consider it.

Yes, shunts usually cause a much higher post but it is still a very slight possibility and the bile acids could go up (or down) next time. Ellie had three bile acids tests. Her post results 1) 47, 2) 15 and 3) 106 and her liver enzymes were only (slightly) elevated once. Bile acids are a funny thing...

IMO, if you want to do the spay now, it would probably be just fine. By the way, not all vets use propofol even for liver compromised dogs.

08-06-2009, 01:35 AM	#20
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	IMO, it is too early for a liver biopsy. That procedure is not without risks and her post is a bit low for me to consider it. Yes, shunts usually cause a much higher post but it is still a very slight possibility and the bile acids could go up (or down) next time. Ellie had three bile acids tests. Her post results 1) 47, 2) 15 and 3) 106 and her liver enzymes were only (slightly) elevated once. Bile acids are a funny thing... IMO, if you want to do the spay now, it would probably be just fine. By the way, not all vets use propofol even for liver compromised dogs. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶