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kjc · 04-22-2010, 05:03 AM

My Tinkerbell was diagnosed at 2.5 years old. She's asymptomatic also, full of energy (too much if you ask me!). She's on L/D, Lactulose and Denamarin. Her BAT was 44 pre, 126 post. Gallbladder disease can also skew the BAT results.

One thing to consider: U of Tenn gave me an estimate for scintigraphy, and any other necessary diagnostic tests, Shunt repair surgery, all medications, and 3-4 days aftercare = $1400.00 - $2000.00. (They prefer to do their own testing after the BAT results are in, as if done elsewhere, they may need to be repeated.) ) Other hospitals are charging twice that for the surgery alone. So you could take a mini-vacation in Tennessee while your pup has surgery and still save money. On their website, they give a list of pet-friendly hotels that give a discount if you are staying bc your pet needs surgery. Plus they have the highest sucess rate bc they are the most experienced in doing shunt surgery.

Also, check the Uof T website, there is so much info on LS... they explain everything...

04-22-2010, 05:03 AM	#22
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	My Tinkerbell was diagnosed at 2.5 years old. She's asymptomatic also, full of energy (too much if you ask me!). She's on L/D, Lactulose and Denamarin. Her BAT was 44 pre, 126 post. Gallbladder disease can also skew the BAT results. One thing to consider: U of Tenn gave me an estimate for scintigraphy, and any other necessary diagnostic tests, Shunt repair surgery, all medications, and 3-4 days aftercare = $1400.00 - $2000.00. (They prefer to do their own testing after the BAT results are in, as if done elsewhere, they may need to be repeated.) ) Other hospitals are charging twice that for the surgery alone. So you could take a mini-vacation in Tennessee while your pup has surgery and still save money. On their website, they give a list of pet-friendly hotels that give a discount if you are staying bc your pet needs surgery. Plus they have the highest sucess rate bc they are the most experienced in doing shunt surgery. Also, check the Uof T website, there is so much info on LS... they explain everything... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 04-22-2010 at 05:05 AM.