All the above posts are great advice, and right on reguarding Liver Shunts. The vet should do the protien test, then the stintigraphy test which is much better than an
ultrasound. I would also find out how experienced your vet is on preforming surgery for Liver Shunts in Yorkies, and exactly what methods of closure he uses. This is happening to fast for you. With only the symptoms you are describing there is no cause to rush things. Changing your babies diet and limiting protien intake will help with the symptoms until a more informed diagnosis can be made, and you will have time to research Liver Shunt/MVD and be more informed also on what is happening to your baby. I hope everything works out for you and your baby. |