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.    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?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode49   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.   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan