ภาวะหลอดเลือดลัดพอร์โตซิสเต็มิก

Key Facts

• 80% of cases are congenital (present at birth)
• Signs: stunted growth, seizures, disorientation, head pressing
• Common breeds: Yorkshire terrier, Maltese, miniature schnauzer, Persian
• Bile acids test elevated after meals is key diagnostic
• Surgical repair success rate approximately 85%
• Medical management: lactulose, antibiotics, dietary changes
• Affected pets should never be bred