 Liver Shunt Testing
I'm thinking about buying a yorkie from a certain breeder. I asked several questions, one of which regarding whether or not the puppy has been tested for liver shunt. The breeder stated that I only needed to be worried about liver shunt when the dog is 4-6lbs. The breeder also said that you cannot test the puppy until they are at least 1 yrs old. The breeder did say that the puppy has a health certificate. I tried looking up info on when you should test your puppy for liver shunt, but haven't come up with much. So my question is, when should you test a puppy for liver shunt and is it true that I do not have to worry about liver shunt in dogs that are 10lbs and over?
Any helpful info is appreciated. Thanks in advance! |