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Old 04-04-2010, 05:50 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by Ladymom View Post
Please make sure she has a bile acids test before you bring her home again. I am still concerned that she could have a liver shunt. The fact that she got worse after she ate is more indicative of a shunt than hypoglycemia.

Did you know that Yorkies are 36 times more likely to be born with a liver shunt than all other breeds combined?

Although Dr. Center recommends routine bile acid testing be done when they are a little older, a symptomatic puppy can be tested at 12 weeks according to Dr. Center.
I agree 100%
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