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Originally Posted by AlyV  @ladyjane So sad to discover it is indeed hepatic encephalopathy. It maybe a shunt or micro vascular dysplasia. Most likely the latter since many dogs can go years undiagnosed. Poor little guy. Surgery or not, the outcome is likely the same, one or two years. We will try a change of diet and some medicine and enjoy him while we have him. So sad but we are giving him a safe loving home. At first, I didn’t think I could handle another loss but it is a blessing to have this time with him. |
He is only five years old. I would do further testing to find out what it is. One or two years? I don't know how anyone can assume that without knowing exactly what it is.
I am going to look for and post a link about one of my pups who was diagnosed as an adult.