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bugaboosmom · 03-06-2006, 10:53 AM

Cookie's pups had their first health check today. Everyone looked good, no problems and good weights.
I discussed LS screening with her, she said I could do a 6 hr bile acid test.
She recommened this for toy breed puppies. Because as I thought fasting for 12 hrs could do more harm then good.

03-06-2006, 10:53 AM	#5
bugaboosmom Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,573	Talked To My Vet Today! Cookie's pups had their first health check today. Everyone looked good, no problems and good weights. I discussed LS screening with her, she said I could do a 6 hr bile acid test. She recommened this for toy breed puppies. Because as I thought fasting for 12 hrs could do more harm then good. __________________ TARMAR'S YORKIES