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Originally Posted by wemple2  Question: So if both parents bile acid test were negative for liver shunt...would that guarantee the puppies will not have liver shunt?
Thanks in advance, I'm just curious. |
Unfortunately, even dogs who don't have liver disease can be carriers. Dr. Sharon Center of Cornell is currently working with a grant from the AKC to find a genetic marker. Until then, breeders must be diligent about bile acid testing all the parents prior to breeding and pulling any dog who produces a shunt puppy from their breeding program. Dr. Center also recommends that all Yorkie puppies have a bile acids test once they have reached 20 weeks.
Here's a summary of Dr. Center's study so far:
PSVA and MVD Research Summary