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yorkiegirl2 · 09-05-2006, 07:47 PM

Here is also a link to shunt and seizure info..
http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-...m/site_map.htm

PORTO SYSTEMIC SHUNTS

CAN CAUSE SEIZURES IN DOGS

Porto Systemic Shunts (also known as Portacaval Shunts) are abnormal communications between the portal vein coming from the gastrointestinal tract and the posterior vena cava, which carries blood back to the heart. The communications are normally present during fetal life and then close off shortly after birth. When the communications fail to close properly, the vessels serve as shunts so that portal blood flow does not pass through the liver for detoxification before being delivered to the rest of the body.

Most Porto Systemic shunts are congenital, that is, present at birth. In some cases, an acquired Porto Systemic shunt can develop secondary to an underlying liver disease. Congenital Porto Systemic shunts are most common in Miniature Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers, Irish Wolfhounds, Cairn Terriers, and Old English Sheepdog, but any breed can be affected.

09-05-2006, 07:47 PM	#8
yorkiegirl2 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,394	Here is also a link to shunt and seizure info.. http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-...m/site_map.htm PORTO SYSTEMIC SHUNTS CAN CAUSE SEIZURES IN DOGS Porto Systemic Shunts (also known as Portacaval Shunts) are abnormal communications between the portal vein coming from the gastrointestinal tract and the posterior vena cava, which carries blood back to the heart. The communications are normally present during fetal life and then close off shortly after birth. When the communications fail to close properly, the vessels serve as shunts so that portal blood flow does not pass through the liver for detoxification before being delivered to the rest of the body. Most Porto Systemic shunts are congenital, that is, present at birth. In some cases, an acquired Porto Systemic shunt can develop secondary to an underlying liver disease. Congenital Porto Systemic shunts are most common in Miniature Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers, Irish Wolfhounds, Cairn Terriers, and Old English Sheepdog, but any breed can be affected.