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Old 07-27-2009, 12:30 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Ladymom View Post
Has he had a bile acids test? Many of his symptoms suggest he may have a liver shunt which are very common in Yorkies, unfortunately. In fact, Yorkies are 36 times more likely to be born with a shunt than all other breeds combined.

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This was the first thought that came to my mind ... although i personally have no experience with this, there are many posts here about it... and the symptoms you describe seem to be present in most threads about this Liver Shunt condition, including the seizures... the vomiting and the small size. It seems that the smaller ones are even more prone to this condition.

You said that the vets are doing blood work, did you ask for the specific test to rule out the liver shunt, it is mentioned by someone else, Bile acid, i believe it is simple blood work , if it is it should not cost you much.

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