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Originally Posted by CaponeTheYorkie  I will definitely ask about the bile acid test, I asked my previous vet about it and she suggested against it. What are the risks with an ultrasound and why is it considered an aggressive approach? Capone has never had anything else show as abnormal on his lab results. He’s never shown any symptoms and is always very energetic. My previous vet told me that some dogs just have higher ALT levels and it’s nothing to worry about. But I always want to take all the necessary precautions because I would be so upset if there was something wrong with him and I just didn’t take the steps to find out what it was. |
Ultrasound is not aggressive, nor is it risky. It is just not the first thing I would expect a vet to do with a yorkie that has elevated ALT.
I agree with your previous vet...I see slightly elevated ALT in yorkies a lot that often does not mean much; but, if they remain elevated, I believe it is always wise to do BATs just to be on the safe side.