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Originally Posted by kjc  Just a heads up here: When they biopsy the liver, it is much more invasive than just doing a spay. Even if the vet can keep the cost down, it's really alot to put your dog through that, unless she is showing other symptoms. The incision is so much longer, there are risks of bleeding, and recovery time is longer. In fact, to me it seems almost cruel to put a dog through this unless there was a very pressing medical need to know. Just bc the vet will be in there isn't a good enough reason for me. Just wanted to let you know.
Great to here the news that she is okay! Scares like that just suck! LS sucks! I need to stop....  Keeping you all in my prayers.....
Sorry, just read the cancel to the liver biopsy! Yea!!! |
I agree Kathy. After doing more research, there doesn't appear to be any reason to pursue the biopsy. We already know it's not liver shunt and based upon Emee numbers it is pretty clear to indicate it's MVD. So....we are going to watch the protein and re-test her again in 3 months and go from there.
Thanks for your information on the biopsy. These are things the you don't get from the doctors. Glad we decided not to go with it.