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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143  I would definitely retest before you start worrying. And do get a second opinion!! I can't believe a vet would be willing to put her through all that without further testing!!
I have heard that recent shots given can effect the results.
My little one had a post of 70 when I got him tested for breeding purposes. He had absolutely no signs. I panicked and took him to OSU for further testing. He did not have a shunt, I made them do a scintigraphy to make sure. They also bile acid tested him themselves and his numbers were alright. They told me I should have had a second bat done as sometimes the test gets messed or the vet isn't doing in properly. An expensive lesson for me but I am glad for it as it gave me peace of mind.
I see the vaccine was done mid march and then she had symptom around 4/8 - vaccines can cause reactions up to 30 days after vaccine for some dogs
I was also told that a protein C test wasn't reliable. As studies have not been done to show why some dogs with no liver problems test high as well. These vets were very knowledgeable and some had graduated from the University of Tennessee and had worked with Dr. Tobias.
Try not to worry too much right now about your baby. Her numbers are low enough that they don't suggest liver shunt, mvd maybe though.
Good luck with her!! |
i agree with this as i helped a dog on here that had 4 shunts and protein c test said no shunts after that i question that test
the gall bladder can contract thus throwing off the test
any vaccines, flea prevention,etc can throw off test as everything gets processed through the liver
was the bat done after doing flea and tick prevention and did she have these symptoms after flea and tick prevention as that can be the cause of her reaction as well - think back to 12-24 hrs after her acting this way as usually a reaction will happen to something done in that time frame if not immediately