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MissBrittnee87 · 11-13-2008, 01:46 PM

I have a 3.5 lb yorkie puppy, Ruby, whose bile acid test just came back indicative of a liver problem (pre test normal - post test was 23.1). Her Chemistry test came back normal, also. I've heard not to worry if the post wasn't over 100. My vet is suggesting an ultrasound, but I've read on here about Scintigraphy??

Ruby is a "replacement" puppy one that i lost over the summer with a very large shunt. The puppy that died this summer had every single symptom of a shunt.. this one has NONE. She is so hyper, gains weight, eats fine and drinks good too.

The breeder (who is the same person that sold me the first puppy that passed) is no longer interested in working with me.

I can't afford a 3000 dollar surgery, so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how long my sweet girl would live on a low protein diet, etc?

11-13-2008, 01:46 PM	#1
MissBrittnee87 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 4	Possible Liver Shunt puppy... I have a 3.5 lb yorkie puppy, Ruby, whose bile acid test just came back indicative of a liver problem (pre test normal - post test was 23.1). Her Chemistry test came back normal, also. I've heard not to worry if the post wasn't over 100. My vet is suggesting an ultrasound, but I've read on here about Scintigraphy?? Ruby is a "replacement" puppy one that i lost over the summer with a very large shunt. The puppy that died this summer had every single symptom of a shunt.. this one has NONE. She is so hyper, gains weight, eats fine and drinks good too. The breeder (who is the same person that sold me the first puppy that passed) is no longer interested in working with me. I can't afford a 3000 dollar surgery, so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how long my sweet girl would live on a low protein diet, etc?