[aweitzm1]

Has anyone had to get a renal biopsy on their fur baby? It looks like Thumper may possibly need one. I have been working with his vet as lately his urinalysis has not been coming back as normal.

We just did a UPC Test it showed the ratio as 2.2 which according to her is high. Her thoughts right now are to adjust his meds and repeat the test next month.

However, she said if the protein in the urine does not decrease than it is time to see a specialist. She said if I want I can get a renal biopsy but only a specialist can do that because of complications.

I looked online but did not see too many results with all the complications or reasons to get/not get the test done. Most of what I read was in what I call medical speak and not easily understood by me.

I wanted to get opinions on the biopsy and if I should put Thumper through the procedure. He is only 9 years old so a lot of life left.

Though he has other issues like high BP and Cushings which complicates matters.