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Originally Posted by wolfer1  what is liver shunt...... |
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Signs of portosystemic shunts include poor weight gain, sensitivity to sedatives (especially diazepam), depression, head pressing (pushing the head against a solid object), seizures, weakness, salivation, vomiting, poor appetite, increased drinking and urinating, balance problems and frequent urinary tract disease or early onset of bladder stones. If the signs of problems increase dramatically after eating this is a strong supportive sign of a portosystemic shunt.
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Your dog wouldn't have to have all the symptoms. There is also a possibility of MVD (small shunting throughout the liver). It is a good idea to test all Yorkies for this but especially the ones who come from questionable breeders. II would be concerned with depression in a young dog and/or loss of appetite.