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Originally Posted by Yomom  What I have so far is frustrating. The blood test came in that the liver numbers are off; the ALT which should not be over 110 came in at 160. My 7 year old gave the dog a treat this morning not knowing any better and so the Vet did not want to do the Bile until tomorrow. I called everyone today. UF said they do it, but with all tests etc not counting the hotel etc they will be around $3 to 4,000 depending on what is what. Univ of Tenn is closed today due to snow. The person giving details is not there till hopefully tomorrow. We have someone here who is not in today and is calling me back tomorrow. Trying to eat this elephant one bite at a time but quickly. My Vet is starting him on medication "just in case" today, and said yes, thinking liver shunt. |
I don't know if you contacted the breeder yet. Or if you have some sort of health guarantee,(check your paper work) you could make the breeder aware of what is going on. The breeder may be required to "help" pay these costs. Also some states have laws...you should check on the law in the state you bought your pup. Make sure the breeder is aware of this possible shunt...it is usually genetic.