[gemy]

One thing you can do now is go to the library here; there is a sticky entitled Help for Vet Care. You might be able to find some economic support through one of the organizations listed.

You can also call Univ of Tennessee and ask what is the best test to determine Extraheptatic Shunt that they would recommend. Explain that your funds are limited and "due to your health guaranty" you need to be able to confirm a diagnosis of LS.

Also the breeder might be able to help you out in this aspect of things. Maybe they would be open to advancing you the money for the test(s).

The BAT numbers are relatively "low", unfortunately while those numbers are suggestive of MVD, it is not definitive one way or the other.

I know you must be feeling overwhelmed about now. But your pup does need you to garner around you the support necessary do the work to raise the funds, to proceed with testing, so that you know what you are dealing with.

There are some financial options you can apply for;
1. Care Credit
2. Investigate the Help with Vet care links
3. Find out what and how "much" will the testing cost to determine the $$ you need to raise for your pup
4. Have a garage sale; summer is a great time to do this
5. Part time job?
6. Family/friends - short term loan?

Just take it step by step. slow and sure. Do something each day. Phone calls/emails can get you in touch with Univ of Tennessee.

Talk with the breeder. Have a plan on what you want to say. Know your contract inside out prior to calling the breeder. Does your State have Puppy Lemon Laws? If so look them up see what the breeder needs to abide by.

I wish you the best for your puppy. And if there are other questions you have, please do ask. We all want a good and healthy long life for your dog.