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Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy  Has anyone had a liver shunt surgery done that can explain to me the process and time tables?
Brodie's vet has recommended a holistic diet of pasta/rice with cottage cheese/hard boiled egg to be eaten with potassium-chlorate. They think since the stones are Brodie's only symptom if we are able to control those no surgery would be necessary. I am, however, concerned about the lifespan of my little dog and how sick he could be down the road. Yes, getting rid of his stones would be fantastic, but if we don't close the shunt (if he has one) then wouldn't this lead to a shorter life or more issues?? I've read a LOT about it and it seems the survival rate of surgery is high and about 85% of dogs post surgery can lead an almost normal life! Is that the same prognosis you guys have seen?
Anyone that has had a shunt surgery if you could reach out to me and explain what you and your dog went through pre, post and during surgery I'd greatly appreciate it. |
I have concerns about the "holistic diet" you were given. How much protein is in the diet? Were you given a recipe? There is MUCH misconceptions by vets and owners about how to do a home cooked meal properly for a regular pet let alone a pet with severe liver disease. Did they recommend the Hill's L/D diet? That is the diet of choice in liver shunt babies. I'm not sure what they hope to gain with this diet - are they trying to prevent stones? I'm sorry but the shunt is a far greater concern than the stones IMO.