QUOTE: Eventually, within months or a year, she will die I've been told, unless she has surgery where they insert a shunt in the brain. Does anyone know of this operation, how successful it may be or any other information available?
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I can't believe a vet letting you leave his office without answering these questions for you. (Unless you were too stunned and upset to ask many questions - which is understandable.)
I can tell you that a shunt is the most common treatment for this problem.
I have seen this being done often with babies -
Please get back with your vet with a list of questions and get some answers.
Also - get on the Internet -- and please realize that is is a common problem for people too. And, the problem, treatment, and prognosis should be very similar.
Good luck - Carol Jean |