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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  OR a scintigraphy, but it's more costly. |
It is my understanding that UC Davis in California relies on the Scintigraphy to diagnose Liver Shunt. Correct me if I'm wrong, but they use a dye and can watch the blood move through or around the liver to prove there is a shunt. Sonograms are not certain diagnostic tools.
And Yes! Vets do open up little puppies and come back and say "Whoops, not Liver Shunt". There is a post on another site about a person who had two puppies opened up and neither one of them had liver shunt!!! Now they are dealing with effects of surgery and anesthetic, etc. Such unnecessary trauma.
Vets are no different than other people. Some are smarter and more talented than others. They aren't all motivated by a love of dogs. You gotta go with your gut reaction to your vet and study up yourself so you can be an effective advocate for your little babies when they need us.
Wishing you the very best of luck.