Are there any thoughts on whether all Yorkie puppies should receive diagnostic testing for liver shunt, and if so, which tests are the best ones? I was reading that Yorkies are 36 times more likely to develop liver shunts than other breeds of dogs, but even so, only about 2% of Yorkies are affected by liver shunts. Should we get them tested only if they start displaying the classic symptoms, or should we be more proactive? Here are a few links (taken from other threads) to start off the discussion:
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine - Liver Shunt Research LIVER SHUNT http://livershuntandmvd.com/PSS-PVH-MVDBrochure.pdf Liver Shunt