I know he's not an Akita...

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But would y'all mind sending my baby some good thoughts?



His vet thinks he might have PSS (portal systemic shunts) which is a liver condition. We'll find out for sure in 30 days when they do another blood test and ultrasound.

This is basically a condition where the portal vein develops branches that allow blood to pass through the liver without being detoxified and causes a variety of symptoms and problems. It's treatable, but requires surgery, which is always risky. Thanks!

Just FYI you can find more info here:
http://www.shihtzu.org/health/astchlth/astcshnt/


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"It is a revenge the devil sometimes takes upon the virtuous, that he entraps them by the force of the very passion they have suppressed and think themselves superior to."
-George Santayana







Posted on Jun 6, 2001, 8:04 PM

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  1. You know you have. , Jun 6, 2001, 9:34 PM
    1. I appreciate that so much Kathy.... , Jun 6, 2001, 10:48 PM
      1. Man..... Wendy, Jun 14, 2001, 6:17 PM
  2. AAGGGH!. Keith Loves Dogs, Jun 6, 2001, 10:15 PM
    1. Heheheh, will there be an election for that position?. , Jun 6, 2001, 10:46 PM
      1. I would vote YES. , Jun 7, 2001, 2:09 PM

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