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2. Liver shunt in dogs: Vet explains the symptoms, causes, and ...

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   A liver shunt in dogs, also known as a portosystemic shunt (PSS), is a condition where blood bypasses the liver. Usually, blood from the digestive tract will flow through the liver before ...

3. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia - Wikipedia

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   Hepatic microvascular dysplasia (HMD or MVD) or portal atresia is a disorder where mixing of venous blood and arterial blood in the liver occurs at the microscopic level. It occurs most commonly in certain dog breeds such as the Cairn and Yorkshire terriers although any dog breed may be at risk. [1] [2] [3] This disease may also be found in cats.

4. Portosystemic shunts in animals - Wikipedia

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   All forms of portosystemic shunts produce various neurological, gastrointestinal, and urinary symptoms. [3]Symptoms of congenital PSS usually appear by six months of age [4] and include failure to gain weight, vomiting, and signs of hepatic encephalopathy (a condition where toxins normally removed by the liver accumulate in the blood and impair the function of brain cells) such as seizures ...

5. Congenital portosystemic shunt - Wikipedia

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   A portosystemic shunt or portasystemic shunt (medical subject heading term; PSS), also known as a liver shunt, is a bypass of the liver by the body's circulatory system.It can be either a congenital (present at birth) or acquired condition and occurs in humans as well as in other species of animals.

6. Average Cost of Pet Insurance in 2024 For Cats & Dogs - AOL

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   The Cost of Pet Insurance vs. Paying Out-of-Pocket. To understand the value of pet insurance, let's compare the costs: Routine Care: Annual check-up: Up to $250. Bloodwork: Up to $200. X-rays: Up ...

7. Are Dogs Lactose Intolerant? What Experts Advise About ...

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   Not all questions have simple, yes or no answers—including this one. While many dogs are lactose intolerant, many are not! Lactose intolerance develops as a dog grows up, so it can be impossible ...

8. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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   Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It is administered orally for constipation, and either orally or rectally for hepatic encephalopathy . [ 3 ]

9. Hepatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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   [4] [23] Lactulose does not appear to be more effective than lactitol for treating people with hepatic encephalopathy. [23] Side effects of lactulose and lactitol include the possibility of diarrhea, abdominal bloating, gassiness, and nausea. [23] In acute liver failure, it is unclear whether lactulose is beneficial.