The recommended protocol on BATS is 16wks and repeat at 6mths. Liver shunts do show up quite young, and they can remain hidden for years as well.
While the BATS testing early on in life is not a fail safe, it still has a use. Most especially in young dogs/puppies who fail to thrive and have certain symptoms, of which lack of weight gain is one.
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