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Originally Posted by tokipoki  It certainly isn't cheap going through the steps of figuring out what is wrong...now I'm rethinking getting the pet insurance and glad that I have a savings account for her to help out. I was looking at your thread and it seems like we're going through a similar process ...please let me know how your appointment with the specialist goes. |
Well it is too late for most pet insurance if the dog has already been evaluated for the symptoms so check carefully before signing on...
I hope you find out what is wrong. MVD can indeed be managed with a lower protein diet and sometimes medications/supplements. My dog has been a long time survivor, is almost 13, and runs around like a puppy. Even if it is a shunt, it is a pretty easy fix these days for most dogs that have an external shunt. LadyJane's 8 year old TeddyBear just had surgery for one and did fine.
Best wishes, I'll keep an eye out for your update.