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Ladymom · 02-17-2009, 06:10 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined.

Thank heavens you got the pre-op bloodwork.

Here is a great article for you:

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

02-17-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I am so sorry to hear this. Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined. Thank heavens you got the pre-op bloodwork. Here is a great article for you: Portosystemic Shunts FAQ __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf