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Originally Posted by jsmn266  I know that it's valium ( a sedative) use to calm the seizing but on all the liver shunt information I was able to find it says that dogs with this disorder are extremely sensitive to diazepam especially. IDK if that could cause an adverse reaction |
This is from Dr. Karen Tobias's site. She is one of the leader in LS surgery.
What medical management is needed for an animal with a shunt?
Dogs with shunts are usually stabilized with special diets and medications to reduce the amount of toxins that are produced and absorbed in the large intestines. Dogs that are severely ill may require intravenous fluids to restore blood sugar, an enema to remove intestinal toxins before they are absorbed, and medications such as valium to stop seizures.
Portosystemic Shunts FAQ
But really there may have been no liver problem at all...