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Originally Posted by AmyChristine  Since there are no symptoms, I agree with TLC I think that you should go to a specialist, and then redo the BA test. Then let the specialist guide you through the rest of the testing... It is good to know what other test should be done and be familiar with protocol, but it is better if you are working with a vet who also knows. |
the only other test is protein C test and i do not think that test is accurate at all as i helped a dog that had multiple shunts and the protein c test said no shunt so that did it for me with that test
ultrasound is very difficult to detect unless the person doing it knows what they are doing like on dr tobias team. The true test for liver shunt that is most accurate is scintigraphy - my dog was below 100 yet my vet wanted this done anyway even with no symptoms and i opted not to since below 100 and i had 3 bats done just to be sure - the third one was done by dr jean dodds who knows alot about blood work and is close to where she lives - it was done after being on low protein diet for 6 mos
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my friend in cali has a liver shunt survivor and her dog did not have any symptoms until after her dog was 1 years old so just because the dog has no symptoms now does not mean they will not occur later