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Ladymom · 08-03-2008, 02:36 PM

I agree with Crystal. Find out if you are dealing with a shunt before he is neutered.

Has he had a bile acids test? If so, what were his numbers?

If he hasn't had one done yet, he needs one. Shunts are so common in Yorkies.

08-03-2008, 02:36 PM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I agree with Crystal. Find out if you are dealing with a shunt before he is neutered. Has he had a bile acids test? If so, what were his numbers? If he hasn't had one done yet, he needs one. Shunts are so common in Yorkies. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf