Liver Shunt in Dogs and Cats

Portosystemic Shunt

The portal vein is an important blood vessel which enters the liver and allows toxic elements in the blood to be processed. When portal vein is not properly connected, blood normally detoxified by the liver will bypass it and go directly into circulation.

Symptoms

Lack of muscle growth
Seizures
Increased thirst and urination
Blood in stool/urine

Causes

Can be caused by a birth defect called a congenital portosystemic shunt. As well as a liver disease called cirrhosis.

Treatments

Surgery is recommended.

This condition is common in the following Dogs & Cats

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Japanese Chin

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Maltese

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Shih Tzu

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Yorkshire Terrier

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Pekingese

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