62 Hepatic Encephalopathy: When the Liver Affects the Brain

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
When toxins circulate too long due to liver dysfunction, what happens to the brain?? We discuss this in detail with our wonderful guest Brittany Laflen RVT, VTS (Neuro). ​

Show Notes: 

Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

•  University of Minnesota: 
  
  • https://gut.bmj.com/content/gutjnl/21/4/318.full.pdf
    
• VIN: Hepatic Encephalopathy in Dogs and Cats
  
  • https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11343&catId=34569&id=5124403
    
  • https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=3861464&pid=11243&print=1
    
• Merck Veterinary Manual:
  
  • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digestive-system/hepatic-disease-in-small-animals/hepatic-encephalopathy-in-small-animals
    
  • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digestive-system/hepatic-disease-in-small-animals/portosystemic-vascular-malformations-in-small-animals
    
• American College of Veterinary Surgery: 
  
  • https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/portosystemic-shunts
    

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– Yvonne and Jordan

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