[anonymously]

Yes, but the most recent veterinarian that has examined the dog does not agree. It is not clear how long ago that recommendation (according to the poster) was made, things can change. You do not know what the examining vet saw or if the poster’s recollection of the conversation was accurate.

PS: If the poster is not comfortable with the current vet, see another one, get some lab work done, see what the concerns are.