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ltret0294 · 11-30-2008, 01:44 PM

I can understand your concern but as MauiGirl said "Don't Panic". We had DJ for only a couple of months, he was an adoption at 6 years old, before we found out that he had a liver shunt. It was taken care while he was having other tests/biopsies done, but it was his kidneys that were his downfall with the gloumerii (sp)/filters in his kidneys/allowing protein to go through. Basically he was on a slow kidney failure and died late 1/08 at around 7 1/2.

You are Not alone and there are many VT members that will help you through these tough times.

Here is a Yahoo group that is all about liver shunts.

Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support : Liver Shunt & MVD/HMD Support

Dr. Karen M. Tobias, DVM, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, is doing a lot of research on liver shunts. The group is free.

I have many other links from my web searching for DJ. If you would like some please PM me and I will send them to you.

11-30-2008, 01:44 PM	#8
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	I can understand your concern but as MauiGirl said "Don't Panic". We had DJ for only a couple of months, he was an adoption at 6 years old, before we found out that he had a liver shunt. It was taken care while he was having other tests/biopsies done, but it was his kidneys that were his downfall with the gloumerii (sp)/filters in his kidneys/allowing protein to go through. Basically he was on a slow kidney failure and died late 1/08 at around 7 1/2. You are Not alone and there are many VT members that will help you through these tough times. Here is a Yahoo group that is all about liver shunts. Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support : Liver Shunt & MVD/HMD Support Dr. Karen M. Tobias, DVM, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, is doing a lot of research on liver shunts. The group is free. I have many other links from my web searching for DJ. If you would like some please PM me and I will send them to you.