Thread: Liver Shunt/MVD
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Old 10-17-2007, 10:52 AM   #7
Ellie May
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How old is your dog? If she is not a puppy, she shouldn't be shedding.
What were her BAT levels?
Did they do a blood panel? If so, what are the results?
What meds or supplements has the vet put her on?
Is she on a low protein diet?
What are her symptoms?

If the levels aren't back to normal the next step would be a possible doppler ultrasound but it takes an expert to read this and sometimes is a waste of money. You could also have a Scintography or Portogram done. You could also try the Protein C blood test. She may also need a liver biopsy. Usually Yorkies get extrahepatic shunts which are operable in most cases.

Have you joined the yahoo liver shunt/mvd group?
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