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gemy · 12-19-2011, 07:05 PM

In terms of one Xray giving you any usable views of both liver and AAI - I don't think so. The liver is no where near the neck.

And you will need further diagnostic testing for the AAI - likely an MRI and a spinal tap. I paid $1500 three years ago for an MRI of the L/S area. Lumbo sacral area.

So it seems like a good idea to get that care credit card application in. Review your health guarantee your breeder gave you - both conditions are usually considered genetic, especially given your pup is only 6mths old.

I wish you all the best with your pup.

12-19-2011, 07:05 PM	#16
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	In terms of one Xray giving you any usable views of both liver and AAI - I don't think so. The liver is no where near the neck. And you will need further diagnostic testing for the AAI - likely an MRI and a spinal tap. I paid $1500 three years ago for an MRI of the L/S area. Lumbo sacral area. So it seems like a good idea to get that care credit card application in. Review your health guarantee your breeder gave you - both conditions are usually considered genetic, especially given your pup is only 6mths old. I wish you all the best with your pup. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018 Last edited by gemy; 12-19-2011 at 07:06 PM.