Quote:
Originally Posted by Ellie May  You should most definately find out. It is very serious. Intrahepatic (inside the liver) shunts are not operable and you just support the dog. Usually extrahepatic (outside the liver) shunts are operable and it has to be done. Usually Yorkies get extrahepatic. There is also MVD (microvascular dysplasia) which is little shunts that can't be repaired. How does your vet know that your dog has a shunt? What tests were done? What are the symptoms? |
Okay, it is the unrepairable one. We've had every test done available, that I know of anyway. I can't remember their names, But I do know her blood improved after several months of acupuncture. She isn't much of a meat eater, Her vet calls Priscilla her veggie doggy. Priscilla seems to know her liver wont tolerate much protein, so she loves things like apples, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, She will eat some cheese. When her liver is acting up she becomes listless, kind of slowly tip toes around, the first time it hit her she was actually blinded for over a day, and was so very sick. Had to stay in the hospital, But she pulled through much to everyones surprise! Thank God !
She vomits alot, and when she is feeling badly her potty training goes right out the window. One of the first signs she is having a bad day.
Thank you for caring.
MY Best to you! Janet
