I think you are being very responsible and handling this very well. Unfortunately the owner of the pup that you think has liver shunt is not giving you much and I'm so sorry.
Now if you knew for sure the puppy does/did have shunt I personally would spay the bitch even at 5 weeks simply because I wouldn't risk the chance of having a liver shunt baby. I'm more attached to the mom at this point and not the babies. My concern is always first the bitch, babies second and then future homes. I will always put the bitches well being before a litter of pups.
But I feel for you and yes it's a very difficult position to be in and a decision for you and your vet. Please keep us posted.
Donna
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