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11-08-2014, 10:41 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Diana
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| Looking for experienced advice on liver shunt Hello ! I have a 9 month old chorkie. He is the cutest pup ! I originally bought him for my dad but it just didn't work out. I took him and honestly didn't want to because we already have another dog. This little guy has so much love for me that I could not help but to fall in love with him in return. He has been diagnosed with liver shunt and the episodes of shivering, lethargy and possible small seizures he has is devastating. The vet gave me a diet to put him on and some medications that have limited the episodes but not to my satisfaction. I have searched for information and have gotten lots of it. I am looking for recipes for meals to feed him and natural remedies such as supplements and vitamins that will help. I have read about many but they don't specify amounts, quantities and so forth. Milk Thistle for example, is suppose to help repair the liver and be really good for this. Can anyone help with recipes for diet and any other source that could help. Surgery is not an option financially and recovery rate is from surgery is only 76-85%. any information is appreciated. Thanks ! |
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11-08-2014, 11:44 AM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I'm so sorry to hear the news, first of all, I would inform the breeder of the news, a responsible breeder might even help you with the cost of surgery or return your buying fee. Not sure what state you live in, but many states have puppy lemon laws. Not all liver shunts are repairable by surgery, those are the types where diet works okay, but if you dog has the type of shunt that is repairable, I'm not sure diet will help much, it's best to get the surgery. Maybe others can help you more with that. When you say recovery rate is 75-85%, that sounds like great odds to me, I understand the financial limitations, but have you considered credit care? Veterinary Financing | Healthcare Financing | CareCredit. I'm hoping you can get the help that this pup needs, if not, maybe you should considered giving him to a rescue. I know this is painful to even think about, but sometimes you have to do the best thing for them, even if it's painful.
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11-08-2014, 12:10 PM | #3 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I'm very sorry your little one is sick. I do not have personal experience with liver shunt, but from reading this forum for the past 5 years, I would feel very confident about surgery. In fact, I do not recall a case here of an unsuccessful surgery. My understanding is that LS treatment through diet and supplements does not give the dog a good prognosis. Good suggestions from Nancy to look into Care Credit or to make the very difficult decision to look into a dog rescue.
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11-09-2014, 10:44 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas
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| I have personal experience of a dog with a liver shunt. She was 11 months when diagnosed and had hardly any symptoms. All that we noticed was she was very small, not terribly active and her coat was not very full. As soon as she was diagnosed, I researched what all could / needed to be done. Even though you may not want to hear it, surgery may be the only fair option if it is an operable shunt....if not, you may be sentencing your baby to an early death. I'm not trying to be harsh or a bully, but the reason your little one is having seizures is because he is slowly being poisoned. His liver can't properly filter the toxins from his little body. The surgery is the key to helping these little ones. It saved our Lola's life. It certainly is a financial hardship on everyone, but we managed to find a way. I hope you will consider surgery for your little guy - it made an amazing difference in our little girl's life. Sending prayers for your little one.... |
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