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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  Dogs can be carriers of the gene for liver shunt and not have a liver shunt themselves, so some breeders think that just because the dog they are breeding does not have it, the pups won't have it. They can have it though. That's why it is so highly recommended that buyers ask their breeders to have pups bile acid tested before they go to their new homes. |
That is SO scary! That is why it's good to buy from reputable breeders that know what they're doing and breed healthy dogs, test them and everything. How do you go about testing your babies to check if they carry the livershunt gene or any other diseases? I want to be on the safe side with my two.