Sorry to hear of this, but many pups have had this surgery and do just fine. They must be keep quiet for the most part for 6-8 weeks after the surgery to allow healing and closure of the shunt, but then can live perfectly normal lives.
Is your vet a surgeon? I would suggest a second opinion from an internal medicine specialist. $1500. sounds too cheap! Normally this type of surgery runs from $2500. to $4500. |