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Old 01-29-2010, 10:49 PM   #115
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While the bile acid test determines how well the liver is functioning...it can not provide a diagnosis....it only indicates her liver is not filtering properly. Additional testing needs to be done. The easiest and least expensive would be to have a protein C test performed...which does indicate shunts and from there a scintigraphy, ultrasound or exploratory surgery would need to be done.

Many vets are not very knowledgable when it comes to LS and you may wish to give him Dr. Tobias' contact information.

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LS is not a death sentence...she can live a long healthy life as long as it's treated.
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