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lvtyorkie · 12-27-2011, 01:05 PM

So sorry you are going thru all of this. I recommend you research Liver Shunt on the net. There is a lot of good information and also some good support groups that can help with medicine and diet. It is important you limit the amount of animal protein your puppy gets. Dog treats can have high levels be careful with them also. The better educated you are the better your judgements will be for your puppy. My yorkie has Liver Shunt and we opted to get the surgery, but medical management with medication and diet will help...even while you figure out what is best for your dog. The best support group I have found for Liver Shunt is on yahoo. They can help you tremendously. I would get the Bile Acid test done if at all possible. Good Luck!

12-27-2011, 01:05 PM	#23
lvtyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 80	Liver Shunt So sorry you are going thru all of this. I recommend you research Liver Shunt on the net. There is a lot of good information and also some good support groups that can help with medicine and diet. It is important you limit the amount of animal protein your puppy gets. Dog treats can have high levels be careful with them also. The better educated you are the better your judgements will be for your puppy. My yorkie has Liver Shunt and we opted to get the surgery, but medical management with medication and diet will help...even while you figure out what is best for your dog. The best support group I have found for Liver Shunt is on yahoo. They can help you tremendously. I would get the Bile Acid test done if at all possible. Good Luck!