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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  I'm so glad it wasn't GME! GME is just aweful and most dogs don't survive it. I'm very sorry she has a liver shunt though  However, liver shunt is NOT a death sentence. Many many dogs have gone through surgery to correct the shunt or have been able to manage it with diet/supplements. Why is she not a candidate for surgery? Is it an internal shunt? You may look into a second opinion with a specialist...many YT members have used Dr. Tobias at University of Tennessee to correct their baby's shunts. |
I agree. Unlike GME, a liver shunt is treatable. Along with Dr. Tobias, Dr. Sharon Center of Cornell is an expert in the field.