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Yorkieluv · 05-02-2008, 10:38 AM

Another thing I want to mention is that regular bloodwork will not show a problem in the liver until the liver is 75% damaged. That's why it's so important to do the Bile Acid Test because it's so much more sensitive to liver function.

Yorkieluv · 05-02-2008, 10:41 AM

I'm sorry that the vet is being such a stinker...A fast is not required according to Dr. Center...How big is your baby? An overnight fast would be fine to do since your dog probably does not eat through the night, but like I said, Dr. Sharon Center says that it is not necessary to do the *12 hour fast*. It's only important to get a blooddraw before the meal and then 2 hours after the meal.

Yorkieforme · 05-02-2008, 10:43 AM

Yah....I asked him how ACURATE the blood work would be in showing a liver problem...and he said it shows sometimes!!! OMG...why would I was over $200 for that when they could just do the other test first!
And you say that it has to be quite damaged to show.....
I am going to call around and see if there are any vets that have some experince with this in this city.

Yorkieluv · 05-02-2008, 10:50 AM

I will see if I can find something that you can print up and take to your vet about the 12 hour fast not being necessary.
Just find a place who will do the bile acid test, and then you will have peace of mind. If possible, do not give her any heartworm or flea stuff at least 2 weeks before the BAT because it is possible for that to skew results.
An overnight fast would not be a big deal since that's probably 8-9 hours without food right there, but I'm just saying that it's not necessary.

Yorkieforme · 05-02-2008, 10:53 AM

Thank you . I really appreciate the information.

Tasha07x · 05-02-2008, 11:09 AM

I just posted some posts on my little Bailey 2day he had one on wednesday and one 2day they are doing blood tests on him!! i know how u feel, i did a post on wednesday called ''my poor baby'' in the main section on YT and then one called ''twice in one week'' 2day. it tells you what happened an how i felt when it happened it was horrible

hope your little baby is ok

05-02-2008, 10:38 AM	#16
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Another thing I want to mention is that regular bloodwork will not show a problem in the liver until the liver is 75% damaged. That's why it's so important to do the Bile Acid Test because it's so much more sensitive to liver function. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-02-2008, 10:41 AM	#17
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I'm sorry that the vet is being such a stinker...A fast is not required according to Dr. Center...How big is your baby? An overnight fast would be fine to do since your dog probably does not eat through the night, but like I said, Dr. Sharon Center says that it is not necessary to do the 12 hour fast. It's only important to get a blooddraw before the meal and then 2 hours after the meal. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-02-2008, 10:43 AM	#18
Yorkieforme YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,138 Blog Entries: 1	Yah....I asked him how ACURATE the blood work would be in showing a liver problem...and he said it shows sometimes!!! OMG...why would I was over $200 for that when they could just do the other test first! And you say that it has to be quite damaged to show..... I am going to call around and see if there are any vets that have some experince with this in this city. __________________ Natalie & KiKi

05-02-2008, 10:50 AM	#19
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I will see if I can find something that you can print up and take to your vet about the 12 hour fast not being necessary. Just find a place who will do the bile acid test, and then you will have peace of mind. If possible, do not give her any heartworm or flea stuff at least 2 weeks before the BAT because it is possible for that to skew results. An overnight fast would not be a big deal since that's probably 8-9 hours without food right there, but I'm just saying that it's not necessary. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-02-2008, 10:53 AM	#20
Yorkieforme YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,138 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you . I really appreciate the information. __________________ Natalie & KiKi

05-02-2008, 11:09 AM	#21
Tasha07x YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 297	I just posted some posts on my little Bailey 2day he had one on wednesday and one 2day they are doing blood tests on him!! i know how u feel, i did a post on wednesday called ''my poor baby'' in the main section on YT and then one called ''twice in one week'' 2day. it tells you what happened an how i felt when it happened it was horrible hope your little baby is ok __________________ Natasha & Bailey