Need advice on liver shunt and kidney stones Our 4 year old male Choochie, just started having problems peeing, he was straining and obviously in discomfort, he was taken to the vet about 5 times for catheterizing. He started getting tests and the one vet recommended taking him to a specialist, he was diagnosed with a liver shunt, and his left kidney is almost non functional due to kidney stones. Right now the options are not good, if we opt for the surgery route there is a 5 - 25% chance that the anesthetic will kill him then if he survives there is the issue with seizures and other complications resulting from hypertension. Has anyone gone through this? anyone tried a holistic approach with radical diets etc. I keep seeing "milk thistle" mentioned. Are we too late to start trying to detoxify the little guy? It's very sad |
I am so sorry! I have no advice for you but am replying so this thread will get bumped and someone w experience in the subject will reply! |
Hi and Welcome to YT! Sorry about your pup.... but don't give up yet.... First, I'd find a specialist with a bit more positive outlook. LS surgery is 80-90% successful at the University of Tennesee. Once the shunt is repaired, the kidney stones will dissolve on their own (change in chemistry). This is a common occurance in dogs with LS. Right now, get him on Hill's Prescription L/D (low protein liver diet), Lactulose (stops the absorbtion of ammonia in the intestines contributing to the kidney stones), and Denamarin (contains Milk Thistle and SamE Liver protectant and detox). You can also add some coconut oil to his food. Join the group Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support : Liver Shunt & MVD/HMD Support They can help find a specialist. Read about LS at Portosystemic Shunts FAQ |
Thank you so much for such a positive response, Choochies mommy is in such distress. The fact his left kidney is almost non functional due to kidney stones one vet suggested removing it. I said "hell no" that's a guarantee that his condition will just as quickly screw up his only remaining kidney |
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Thanks rubynrosie, we really appreciate your help! |
I don't have any advice, but will sure say a prayer for little Choochie! Best wishes and I hope he can get the LS surgery and have a good life after that! |
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