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tepowell · 10-20-2009, 04:14 PM

I recently lost an 11 week old puppy with multiple liver shunts. Is this hereditary, or what? The breeder is giving me another puppy with some of the same blood lines. What are the chances of having the same problem?

It is just a heartbreaking experience. Those of you who have pet insurance should check the fine print. Most policies do not cover genitic or hereditary illness such as liver shunt.

10-20-2009, 04:14 PM	#148
tepowell Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 12 Blog Entries: 1	I recently lost an 11 week old puppy with multiple liver shunts. Is this hereditary, or what? The breeder is giving me another puppy with some of the same blood lines. What are the chances of having the same problem? It is just a heartbreaking experience. Those of you who have pet insurance should check the fine print. Most policies do not cover genitic or hereditary illness such as liver shunt.