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Also reported in: ng/mL
Folate is a B vitamin absorbed in the proximal small intestine. Normal levels indicate healthy upper bowel function.
Low folate suggests chronic disease in the upper small intestine (proximal duodenum), such as IBD or bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Your vet may recommend an intestinal biopsy or dietary trial to diagnose and manage the condition.
Canine Folate: 6 ug/L (Low)Folate is a B vitamin absorbed in the proximal small intestine. Normal levels indicate healthy upper bowel function.
No action needed.
Canine Folate: 12 ug/LHigh folate can indicate Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), where bacteria produce excess folate in the gut.
Your vet may recommend antibiotic therapy or dietary changes to manage bacterial overgrowth.
Canine Folate: 22 ug/L (High)Upload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.