Kristin D. asked
My one-year-old Shih Tzu had blood work done before being spayed, and her ALT levels were nearly 800, with elevated ALP, BUN, and GLU levels. A bile test showed post-eating bile levels at 45, which is above normal. The vet suspects a liver shunt, but online sources suggest shunts usually cause bile levels over 100. What else could be causing these elevated levels, and what should be the next steps?
May 7th, 2024
Jessica R. answered
The elevated ALT levels in your Shih Tzu, along with other abnormal blood work results, suggest a li...
May 7th, 2024
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