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liver shunts Finally after 7 days and specialists our little Sam was diagnosed with a intra-portal shunt today. My vet send all of his tests and scans to some University that is doing a research study on this and we are waiting to see what the recommendation is~but he told us that Sam's is probably NOT one that they can operate on. I know that some of you have babies with shunts and was wondering how they are and if it has impacted their quality of life? Also my Chloe is from the same bloodlines as Sam. I did some inquiring and was told that their mothers are half sisters by sire........was hoping some of you with breeding backgrounds would be able to tell me if this is a concern?? We are going to have her tested just as soon as things calm down. But for now I am so scared for our little Sam~ |
I'm sorry to hear that. :( The bloodline thing is a concern. She does need to be tested. Intrahepatic shunts are usually managed with diet and supplements like microvascular dysplasia. You can search for this on YT. There are many threads about it. If you have any questions, we may be able to help. |
Yes, liver shunts are hereditary. Your Chloe needs to have a bile acids test. You also need to contact your breeder and make sure she is aware that she produced a shunt dog. I assume both Chloe and Sam were spayed/neutered and never used for breeding? |
I'm so sorry about Sam. Hopefully he will do well with an appropriate diet and supplements. And I hope Chloe doesn't have any liver issues. This is a great support/info group on yahoo that you might want to join Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support : Liver Shunt & MVD/HMD Support |
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