My dog has seizures and high liver levels. Is a liver shunt serious?

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My dog is a year old, just had blood tests done at Pets at Home for suspected epilepsy but they have said the levels were not right on the liver and possibly a liver shunt extra blood vessel they are getting back to me with a plan. Is this a serious condition?

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

A portosystemic shunt is serious if your dog is having symptoms like seizures. If there is a single portosystemic shunt then surgery can be performed to occlude it and if successful these dogs can lead normal lives. If there are multiple shunts or liver damage then medications to control symptoms can be started but the prognosis is not as good. There are many other diseases that can cause increased liver values as well. I’m hoping for the best for your dog!

My dog has seizures and high liver levels. Is a liver shunt serious?

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