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Originally Posted by Yor-Key 2 Luv  As far as size goes, small stature can be sign of a shunt! That's a new one on me. In thirty five years I have never heard a doctor say that to me. Never had a bile acid test and none of my doctors have ever suggested it! If I had any signs of illness I would of course do whatever it took to seek the best medical attention at any cost! I have bought the last five Yorkies from the same breeder and her reputation speaks for itself. She has also sold several to friends of mine with no health issues. |
It can very well be a sign of shunt, not always. That information is based on research conducted by Dr. Susan Centers and Dr Tobias....both at the forefront of Liver Shunt Research......
As far as not having a bile acid perforemd.....it's hiding your head in the sand. Liver Shunt has reared it's ugly head in our breed and it can show up at any given time......even after 8 or 9 generations.