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11/17/16

Symptoms and Treatment

This page offers a VERY brief overview of some of the symptoms of, and treatment for, a portosystemic shunt (liver shunt) in cats / kittens.

NOTE: The signs and symptoms of a liver shunt, or hepatic encephalopathy, can vary from cat to cat. Only you and your vet can best determine which ones your cat / kitten is showing.

Your vet will help you decide which treatment options are best for your cat.

Some Symptoms:

Some Treatment Options:

	Failure to Thrive
	Small
	Excessive Salivation or Drooling (Ptyalism)
	Abnormal Bile Acid
	Elevated Blood Ammonia Levels
	Unusual behavior changes, esp. after eating
	Copper colored eyes (in breeds not typically associated with the color)
	Cryptorchidism (retained testicles)

	Surgery
	Diet
	Lactulose
	Antibiotics
	Complementary Care

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