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Originally Posted by newyorkiepup  What is MVD? Is that the liver shunting that is all throughout the liver? The vet mentioned 3 kinds of shunting: 1) single shunt outside the liver which is the most common and easiest to treat surgically 2) single shunt inside the liver which is more difficult to treat surgically but can be done or 3) multiple shunting at a microscopic level that is not operable. |
Yes. MVD is small shunts throughout the liver and can not be operated on. A special low, but quality protein diet and supplements to aid the liver is required, probably for life, but sticking to 'this' routine, can ensure a long normal life, as there are soooooooooo many Yorkies out there that MVD, my Roxy is one of them.
A single shunt 'outside' the liver is repairable and the success rate done by Dr. Tobias at U of Tenn, is UNBELIEVABLE - and pretty inexpensive - that would be my choice...if I ever had to go that route, or Cornell Univ. (Dr. Center)
And then there's the single shunt inside the liver, I am not sure if that can be repaired or not, but again, the special diet, supplements and meds, do prolong life.
LS and MVD - are NOT a death sentence. The key is doing the correct necessary tests to find out what you are dealing with and then find a very good experienced Vet / Specialist to put you on the right track
