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MyFairLacy · 02-26-2009, 08:01 PM

Most cases of liver shunt are congenital, and if she was a young dog it was almost certainly congenital. Yes, shunts can be acquired but these happen in older dogs with liver disease..shunts can appear because the liver is so damaged. I would pretty much guarantee that she was born with her shunt. You did not do anything to cause her shunt. The breeder probably knew she was sick and that was why she was placing her so cheap..just aweful though because shunts are genetic and she needs to not breed her parents or relatives anymore. I'm just so sorry you lost her

02-26-2009, 08:01 PM	#5
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Most cases of liver shunt are congenital, and if she was a young dog it was almost certainly congenital. Yes, shunts can be acquired but these happen in older dogs with liver disease..shunts can appear because the liver is so damaged. I would pretty much guarantee that she was born with her shunt. You did not do anything to cause her shunt. The breeder probably knew she was sick and that was why she was placing her so cheap..just aweful though because shunts are genetic and she needs to not breed her parents or relatives anymore. I'm just so sorry you lost her __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue. Last edited by MyFairLacy; 02-26-2009 at 08:03 PM.