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Originally Posted by bchgirl  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. Faculty
LS is not a death sentence...she can live a long healthy life as long as it's treated. |
agree not a death sentence but i am just not thrilled with protein c test as have helped others with liver issues and the protein c test said not shunt and when scintigraphy done and dr tobias opened them up they had multiple shunts yet protein c said no shunt so not real thrilled with that test after that happened.
have you seen a liver shunt dog with this head tilt? just curious as i have not
usually after eating they are spaced out and act odd and have seizures and have seen videos of this but this is a new one to me
I still would take everything and consult with neurologist but first want to see the bats to see how bad they were