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Originally Posted by Ellie May 
Brit, I don't know. If they were just monitoring lipase/amylase, then maybe they didn't feel a cPL was needed. But then after it came back high last time, yes, they should have done it then in theory.
This test is what we use to monitor E's pancreas. If she is having issues, this is right where I go. Not wrong to go to lipase and amylase (seeing the CBC and such is important in pancreatitis patients), but for us this is how we know there is a problem. He lipase has been high while having a normal cPL (but she also has intestinal problems).
It's not wrong of them to keep doing blood. I wonder if they ahve a lack of direction though. I'd be interesting in seeing what the plan is if the cPL is abnormal. They might have an idea yet.
Why drawing out of the leg? Why not jugular?
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Interesting. Well, I'm very curious to see how the results of the cPL turn out for sure.
Is it possible for a dog to always have a slightly high lipase? Like, is that ever "normal" or not really? I am just wondering because Jackson never had bloodwork before, not even before his neuter. So I really have nothing else to compare to with him and I was wondering if possible having a slightly lipase is "his" normal?
What are some other reasons, if any, for a lipase to be slightly elevated?
I am not sure why they are drawing out of leg and not jugular. Should I ask? I know it's always his leg because he always comes back with an ace bandage around it, lol.