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Old 12-25-2008, 10:22 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Ellie May View Post
She needs to be bile acids tested for liver function.
Liver shunts are extremely common in Yorkies and with her not wanting to eat when you aren't in the room, that is another clue. Better to see if there is a problem so it can be treated early...


I agree. Seizures in puppies under one year old is usually a symptom, not epilepsy itself. Since Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined, you need to have a bile acids test done.
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