049 Liver Shunts in Canine Patients

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• What happens to a pet’s body when blood bypasses the filtering system that the liver provides. We dive into key symptoms pets can experience, as well as common therapies pursued to help these patients. ​

Show Notes: 

 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons: Portosystemic shunts
  
  • https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/portosystemic-shunts
    
• VIN: Exploring the Mysteries of Liver Shunts
  
  • https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=3861464&pid=11243&print=1
    
• Merck Veterinary Manual: Digestive System and Hepatic Disease
  
  • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digestive-system/hepatic-disease-in-small-animals/portosystemic-vascular-malformations-in-small-animals
    
• Linda Merrill, L. V. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Ames: Wiley-Blackwell.
  

 
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– Yvonne and Jordan 

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Question of the Week: 

Do you have a specific patient that comes to mind when you think of liver shunts? What breed is this patient? Did they pursue surgery? What symptoms did they present with?