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Originally Posted by 107barney  There are many reasons to do a bile acids test beside vomiting or coordination being off. Usually, liver enzyme elevations can lead a vet to do a bile acids test to gain more information about how the liver is functioning.
The protocol for bile acids no longer requires fasting; however, we fast our dog for BAT because we also draw for regular superchemistry values at the same time. We also started with fasting draws, so for consistency and accuracy over several years, we still fast our dog for BAT.
Bile acids testing is not reliable in dogs under 16 weeks old and any puppy tested at 16 weeks should have the values repeated. |
Agreed. There are many, many, many reason why Yorkies should have a Bile Acid Serium test. The #1 reason, is that the Yorkshire Terrier breed is at greater risk than any other breed to have a Liver Shunt, MVD...
IMO - all Yorkies should have a BAT done
and not just because they are vomiting or walking funny...
My Roxy is a very laid back, docile girl as compared to my TJ who is playful, etc... At 3 years old, I had them both BAT. Roxy's Pre was 43 and post was 100.9 - after more Vet visits, more BATs etc...we belive she has MVD. P
She is now on a special diet and supplements. So, if I didn't have her BAT - I would never know she has liver issues...
To the OP. It sounds like the Vet's office did the "in-house" Bile Acid Test, which is normally not recommended, as the Post results only go up to 30.
So for anyone that is going to have a BAT done, please make sure they send the blood out to the lab for results. Which usually take a day or two.