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Originally Posted by d-bo  the first time the test was done, the pre number was 78 and the post was 83. the second time the first number was 4 and the second was 80. |
Yes the numbers are elevated, but you are doing good by learning what you can. Did you see the specialist yet? That would be a good start. Numbers like that along with a dog that is asymptomatic (not sure if your dog is or not), usually lean more towards have MVD rather than a shunt.
My Roxy, her first BAT was Pre 43 and Post 100.9 - that was when she was 3 years old. We did about 5 more BATs over her 4th and 5th year, along with a U/S and other blood work, and the Protein C test. She is also pretty asymptomatic, so her Vet and IMS both felt she had MVD. I didn't do anything further, except special diet and loads of liver supporting supplements...
Now Roxy is 7.5 years and still asymptomatic. She needs a dental, so my Vet did a full blood work, including a BAT (since it had been about 2 yrs)...Well...Her Post is 280
Talk about a SHOCK!!!!
We are still trying to figure out what is going on...but I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone
And having a liver issue is not a death sentence for these pups
