Gall bladder issues?

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    Gall bladder issues?

     Anything you can do to support the gall bladder or any input on how to tell if that is what it is?  My friend's doxie has been bloated and sore in one spot under her right arm for most of a week.  She took her to the vet who did full blood and all was fine except one value that the vet said might indicate gall bladder.  They aren't doing anything right now but watching.

    so input appreciated

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    Karen, one of the first ultrasounds Willow had done years ago indictated some gall bladder "sludge".  And, they just told me that she should avoid excessively fatty foods, stuff you shouldn't give a dog anyway, keep her at an ideal weight and they watched it for awhile to see if it worsened. 

    Hope your friends dog will be just fine.

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     Thanks Lori, that is kind of what I figured.  She's in good shape, I think she is 7 so a bit older, and the dogs get no table food etc. so she might need a different kibble I suppose