I am so sorry to hear about your little Cricket. We also have just been through the whole liver shunt thing with Miko...Unlike Kara's Matise, Miko's liver shunt is more than likely intrahepatic(inside the liver), and he is on medications and a special diet in order to keep him healthy. They did go in for surgery, but unfortunately, they couldn't find it...The dr. didn't want to put him through anymore tests such as a liver biopsy because Miko had been through so much already, so they put him on medications and special food. Our vet said that with this, Miko should live a normal life!! And it's true...It's been Almost a yr since his surgery, and he's as healthy and energetic as can be! You would never know he even has a liver shunt! Just wanted to let you know that even if it's an intrahepatic shunt, there is still a possibility for Cricket to live a normal life with special food and medications.
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