I would suggest you join this yahoo group for dogs with Livershunt and MVD
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/L...d_MVD_Support/
There are alot of people there who are loaded with LS info and can point you in the right direction. There is an excellent vet in Tenn who specializes in LS and does the surgery. From what I read she also has the best prices on the surgery.