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pres999 · 12-24-2008, 04:08 AM

Hello YT. I have recently joined this board and have read a few of the informative post regarding MVD and LS and would like some insight to my case. My yorkie boy (Peejay) is 16 months old and noticed a head and shoulder wobble late Friday night. I have seen a slight head wobble a few months back but didn't pay much attention to it since it went away quickly. This time, it was much more severe and he seemed disoriented with trouble walking during this episode. I brought him to the 24 hr clinic and the ER vet explained the possibility of LS. The blood work was done with ALT 29, ALB 3.4, BUN 34, and rest normal besides GLOB 2.4, HCT 56.5%, and 19.4. The urine test results indicated a urinary tract infection. The bile acid test was done Monday and the results for pre 34 and post 58. Our usual vet is requesting a ultrasound done with a specialist. I have read from other posts that this is only paritally accurate and a Protein C test should be done instead. I plan to start him on a L/D diet asap. What do you guys recommend as the next step? Should I consult with a third vet? Thanks in advance.

12-24-2008, 04:08 AM	#1
pres999 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 3	Possible MVD or Liver Shunt Hello YT. I have recently joined this board and have read a few of the informative post regarding MVD and LS and would like some insight to my case. My yorkie boy (Peejay) is 16 months old and noticed a head and shoulder wobble late Friday night. I have seen a slight head wobble a few months back but didn't pay much attention to it since it went away quickly. This time, it was much more severe and he seemed disoriented with trouble walking during this episode. I brought him to the 24 hr clinic and the ER vet explained the possibility of LS. The blood work was done with ALT 29, ALB 3.4, BUN 34, and rest normal besides GLOB 2.4, HCT 56.5%, and 19.4. The urine test results indicated a urinary tract infection. The bile acid test was done Monday and the results for pre 34 and post 58. Our usual vet is requesting a ultrasound done with a specialist. I have read from other posts that this is only paritally accurate and a Protein C test should be done instead. I plan to start him on a L/D diet asap. What do you guys recommend as the next step? Should I consult with a third vet? Thanks in advance.