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Originally Posted by blitz  This was copied with the permission of Dr. Tobias.
I have heard over and over of a famous dog that people are claiming is behind so much of the Liver shunts.
Yes, the are many fine, healthy dogs descended from this one, but an unusual number of LS ones too. Nobody has been able to scientifically prove the link. Talk to an experienced breeder and they will say "it's hard to avoid a pedigree without youknowwho behind it, just be careful who you breed it with." I would venture to guess that two youknowwho descendents shouldn't be bred to each other. I'm not against testing after the fact, but geez, how do you dispose of the shunt puppies? I'd rather be extra careful and not get any in the first place... |
Statistically, it wasn't an unusual amount. Dispose of the shunt puppies? Oh God. You could get the shunt surgically corrected, hopefully, and then you could care for them or give them away.