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Originally Posted by Lolasmom1211  My baby had a liver shunt diagnosed in March of this year. I, like you, knew nothing about this disease and felt like I had been punched in the stomach when I found out. I got on the internet and learned all I could. My first suggestion to you is to immediately join: Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support : Liver Shunt & MVD/HMD Support
they have so, so many answers and all of the advice you can ask for. I really feel like with their advice and guidence, they helped save my baby girl's life! She had surgery in March and is like a new little girl! They have told me what to feed her, what not to feed her - what tests to run, what tests not to waste money on and they have been 100% correct. Your baby will be OK, take a deep breath...but also realize that most vets are VERY unfamiliar with this disease and you must learn as much about it for your baby as possible. Please ask me any questions you need to, but there are people on the above forum that are so much more knowledgeable than me! Good luck - give your baby a belly rub and sweet kiss - get her on lactulose, Hills LD diet, Royal Canin Hep 14 kibble (all prescriptions) and start learning as much as you can! She's lucky to have you! |
I agree 100%
Take a deep breath...She is in good hands.
First you need to get her food changed to the Rx food mentioned above: Hills LD diet, Royal Canin Hep 14 kibble - Chicken is NO GOOD for her. Too high in protein and purines. Those seizure episodes you have witnessed are a result of the wrong food. Her liver (if she has a shunt) can not filter the ammonia toxin buildup (from the protein) and those toxins were going straight to her brain causing those HE symptoms.
I belive Lolasmom1211 went to one of the BEST places - U of Tenn. If possible, this is what I would suggest for you too ~ Not only will you get the BEST surgeons and doctors, but I do believe it won't break the bank too
Portosystemic Shunts FAQ
P.S. The Protein C test is what they want to do next, and yes this is a Good Indicator of Liver Shunt - pretty cheap blood test, sent to Cornell University for the results. I would proceed with this, although, I would also get to the U of Tenn (if you can)