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I am taking Kaia to our previous vet back in Mass. We are heading out Friday afternoon. Our appt is on Saturday monring. I am taking Kaia for a second opinion on the whole liver shunt issue. I have faxed over all the records to our former vet. I really wish she had an office around here. Some of what I got from her. When they did the blood work for Kaia, Kaia should have been fasted. He was not. So in order to get a more accurate result they want me to fast him before we go in, then feed him and have more blood drawn. From the numbers she saw on the origianl blood work, she does not feel it is as bad as our current vet told us. The test they are looking at is BILE ACIDS. On his last test without fasting the result was 41.4 H whatever that means. If it were a "Liver Shunt" we should be seeing levels over 100. So Kaia and I will have a good bonding trip. It is so great that our former vet has taken the time to look into this for us. So as I learn more I will pass it along.

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David owned by Kona, Kiko & Kaia

Thanks for this update. I've had Kaia on my mind, often, and wondered how he is doing. One thought occurred to me...could this be in any way related to his bad reaction to Bio Spot last year?
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Anne, Bill, and Murphy

Brrrr!

Anne, the vet we are going to see this weekend does not believe so. She said the reaction is generaly topical and should not casue what we are seeing.
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David owned by Kona, Kiko & Kaia

This is AWESOME news!!!!! I'm so happy you are getting a second opinion and from a vet that seems to really know the problem. All paws crossed that this trip proves to be worthwile and Kaia gets the correct help he needs.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles www.freewebs.com/performanceshibas

When in doubt second opinions never hurt. Hopefully your old vet will help to get to the root cause of Kaia's problems. Good luck on the drive... looks like it'll be perfect traveling weather. Let us know how he makes out.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.