My dog has a liver shunt. What to do for a PSS attack at home?

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My dog has a liver shunt. What do i do when he has a pss attack. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 4 days old | 8 lbs

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

Hi, have you discussed possible surgery with your own vet ? Depending on the degree of the liver shunt, this could be curative. I would not wait for her to get worse, other ways they might not be options for treatment. We tend to advise a diet that is slightly reduced in proteins but easy to digest, and lactulose administration on a daily basis. We often prescribe antibiotics to reduce bacteria in the intestines prior to surgery. As a general rule of thumb, liver shunt in small breeds is easier to fix, as it presents outside the liver. Hopefully something can be done for Vinnie as wel. Best wishes and thank you fir using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach !

My dog has a liver shunt. What to do for a PSS attack at home?

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