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07-24-2011, 11:30 AM | #1 |
☺Farrah☺ Donating Member | Liver Shunt Question Can yorkie get a liver shunt at any age? Or can it develop or be diagnosed at any age?
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07-24-2011, 11:39 AM | #2 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| Yes, dogs can be diagnosed with shunts at any time as some are acquired as a result of high blood pressure in the liver. Most dogs are diagnosed earlier than that if they have shunts as young dogs. We have seen members on here diagnosed at age 3, age 5 etc.
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07-24-2011, 11:42 AM | #4 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| I'll keep Farrah in my thoughts, is she feeling ok?
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07-24-2011, 11:50 AM | #5 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| Sending prayers for great results for Farrah!
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