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Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs
A portosystemic shunt diverts blood away from normal liver processing.
A portosystemic shunt diverts blood away from normal liver processing. It may be congenital or acquired, and diagnosis determines treatment options.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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