Personal preference. It is not routine for healthy dogs. Your vet will likely say it is not needed. Regular blood panels are much more important for asymptomatic dogs. I don't think it is something to hurt oneself financially over. I do think it is a good idea for yorkies though.
It is possible for dogs to have liver disease without symptoms and with normal enzymes. This is especially important for yorkies because of the liver problems fairly commonly found in the breed. There are some drugs that are very taxing on the liver.The only thing a bile acid test would hurt is a wallet. If you have the funds to take care of regular vetting, emergencies, etc. then I think it is a good idea.
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