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Liver Shuntz ???!!!! :( Pls Advice hi ... Ritz is 7 1/2 mnths old....all of a sudden he started loosing weight so took him t the vet only to get the news he might have liver shunts ..and possible have to do surgery...he's usual diet was boiled protein with veggies but docs told me to stop giving him protein...and ritzy wont just eat boiled veggies...he has his dry food...he did some blood and stool test ..wont get the results till monday but im loosing my mind in the mean time....pls advice ... thank you |
I had a similar scare. I know that if your puppy is diagnosed with liver shunts it can be an extremely costly process. The vet should be able to give you a canned food that is ok to give your puppy. Fortunately, my puppy came back negative for liver shunts and i hope the same happens with you! |
Sorry to hear this news...these links may help (some diet recommendations too.) Portosystemic Shunts FAQ http://www.vet.utk.edu/clinical/sacs...Liver_diet.pdf Liver Shunt Has your pup had a Bile Acids Test yet? That's usually the first test done to determine liver function. |
honestly cost is not even a worry ...i don't really care how much it cost me... just want ritzy to feel better...but i hope its just a scare and not the real deal Quote:
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thank you so much ...im reading bat it....my vet just did blood test and sz that will determine if he can proceed with the biopsy Quote:
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What tests has your dog had already? What makes the vet think it is a liver shunt? I would stick with whatever food your vet has recommended in the meantime and not add extras until you determine what is wrong. Both of my dogs have a liver disease called MVD- so I know how stressful all of this can be- good luck determining what is wrong with your baby and getting the best treatment possible. |
Praying that your baby is ok, |
my vet did a blood test for his coagulation profile ...does it make any sense to you ? well all he said was to wait till the results are in and then he will know 100% sure as to what our next course of action should be .... Quote:
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thank you ...really appreciate it ...:) Quote:
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Looking for an update on little Ritz :love: |
Praying for your little one. Did you get the results back? Do you know what your next course of action is going to be? I am hoping for the best for your little one!! I know how stressful the not knowing is. Take care. *Hugs* |
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