Snackisode 4.4: Shunt The Front Door

Lauren, JJ, and special guest technician Elena continue to
investigate the case of a dog with urate uroliths and elevated bile
acids. This is part 2 of a two-part case. For the first part, see
Episode 4.4: Please Don't Be High. This episode includes a review
of the potential causes of bile acids elevations in the dog, as
well as a discussion about portosystemic shunts in the dog.
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portosystemic shunts in dogs and cats: Classification,
pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis. Veterinary
Sciences, 10(2), 160. DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10020160 (2) Williams, K.,
& Ward, E. Portosystemic shunt in dogs. VCA Animal Hospitals.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/portosystemic-shunt-in-dogs
(3) Nelson, N. C., & Nelson, L. L. (2011). Anatomy of
extrahepatic portosystemic shunts in dogs as determined by computed
tomography angiography. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 52(5),
498-506. DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2011.01827.x (4) Minnesota
Urolith Center. Canine urate uroliths. University of Minnesota.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlhPTeoK8E6D5UgCjtRr9JQGHbPXNg5u/view
(5) Rothrock, K., & Shell, L. (2020). Portosystemic shunt
(canine). VINcyclopedia of Diseases. www.vin.com (6) Rothrock, K.,
& Shell, L. (2022). Urolithiasis, urate (canine). VINcyclopedia
of Diseases. www.vin.com (7) Rishniw, M. (2017). Bile acids. VIN
Medical FAQs. www.vin.com Special Guest: Elena Graves.