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03-12-2012, 06:46 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles
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| Need advice on potential liver shunt Found blood in urine a couple of months ago. Turned out he had stones in his bladder. He had a cystotomy a few weeks ago. Analysis came back on the stone saying that it is a urate stone. He just had an acid bile test and shows very high levels before eating then after 2 hours. They are saying that it may be a liver shunt. All three of my dogs have been on a high protein diet (freeze dried raw combined with home cooking) since babies. He is my olderst at 4.5 years old and never displayed symptoms that would lead me to think he had liver issues. He has had yearly check-ups and blood tests. Vet told me that he should have a scintigraphy or CT Scan to diagnose the condition properly. They told me that he would need to be anesthecized again (he had surgery a few weeks ago). I was referred by my vet to Animal Surgical & Emergency Hospital (in L.A.) as I need to see a specialist at this point. Which (scintigraphy or CT Scan) is less stressful if at all? Would love to hear advice or your experiences with similar matter. Thanks.
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03-12-2012, 08:05 PM | #2 |
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| Mine had an Ultrasound prior to surgery. Dogs that aren't diagnosed till older may also have kidney problems. Best of luck to you and your pup.
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01-30-2015, 02:37 PM | #3 | |
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i'm responding to your post as my 7.5-year-old yorkie just had 2 urate bladder stones removed last month. his liver/bile acid tests were high, so now we are going to do some imaging—ultra sound, etc. did your pup end up having the tests done? and if so, was he diagnosed with liver shunt? any info would be helpful. thanks! | |
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