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Originally Posted by ricebarbiee  Thank you. They said something about his levels being at 30? And not 100%...I couldn't really understand because they were talking so fast. I guess we're just going to hold off on neutering him for now |
The wellness package you purchased, was it through Banfield?
I would not allow any regular vet to anesthetize my dog with elevated values.
A high liver value alone is inadequate for determining if a pup has a shunt or other condition. I would look into going to a specialist. Usually people recommend vet schools for this, but I am not familiar with any in your area. Maybe other people here can recommend one.
If I am not mistaken, an ultrasound can also be inconclusive for liver shunt, although it can show other problems. I believe scintography is recommended.
Elevated liver values can't be ignored. Here is an article for you:
http://florida.bluepearlvet.com/file...-web-LINKS.pdf