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Originally Posted by Jinxiee  I took her to the vet today
The vet tested her blood sugar, it looked normal.
She warned me to just watch her and keep giving nutri-cal and as soon as I get the money together I will take her back in. The vet said it sounds like a liver shunt. She wants to do a bile acids test. |
I am so sorry to hear your baby might have a shunt, They are just too common in Yorkies. Bile acids tests are very easy and inexpensive, around $75 or less depending on where you live.
This is a great explanation of shunts from the University of Tennessee:
Portosystemic Shunts FAQ
What do you feed her? Animal proteins are toxic to dogs with liver shunts. Fish is much easier for their liver to handle. You might want to try a low protein food short term like Solid Gold Holistic Blend to see if her symptoms improve while you are waiting to take her to the vet. I think Petco carries it.
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