 Liver shunt questions
Not sure if this is where you're supposed to ask questions (new to this) hehe! But, my poor little girl has been diagnosed with a liver shunt a couple days ago and I have some questions I thought someone may be able to help me with. First of all, Stormy is 4 months old and 4 pounds. She has one liver shunt and it is outside of her liver (thank God). While my mom and I are considering the surgery, the vet has put her on 3 tablespoons of the wet hepatic food twice a day. Little Stormy scarfs this down in no time and then cries/searches around for more until her next feeding. I'm worried that this is not enough food for her and wanted some second opinions? I know I should trust the vet I just hate seeing her unhappy. Also, I've read A LOT about liver shunts and the surgery and still feel a little uneasy. My mom will get the money together somehow if I decide on the surgery, but if something goes wrong due to surgery or Stormy only lives a few more years anyway, I feel will even more horrible for financially draining my mom. So, does anyone have any input? anyone who's been through this recommend I go through with the surgery? I haven't been able to sleep or eat properly since she's been diagnosed, I just want my puppy to be healthy and happy. Again, hopefully I did this right... Lol! |