Good morning. I didn't see your post until this morning! My baby girl, Lola, had liver shunt surgery in 3/09 - 6 years ago and is as good as new. Without the surgery, she would have died. I feed her normal food now - she runs, jumps, plays, and chases the other dogs like crazy! In fact, she's the smallest pup in my house, but also the boss. I do think you must feed smaller, more often meals, but that does seem like too little. Did they put her on lactulose to help rid her of the toxins from her body until you can have the surgery? I think that will help. I don't know what they have quoted you for the surgery, but it was cheaper for me to fly to Teneessee, stay in a hotel, have the liver shunt surgery, have her spayed and some baby teeth removed, and fly home than to have the surgery done in Houston (at the time). They have a fund at University of Tenessee Small Animal Hospital that subsidizes the cost of the surgery (or they use to). You must have a referral from you vet, but I would certainly look into that. You can also check into Care Credit online - they offer credit to pay for animal care, sometimes up to 12 months interest free! Good luck with your baby girl - without question, if the liver shunt is operable, I would have it done. My Lola is living proof that the surgery is a success! |