Was the shunt diagnosed by a specialist/blood test?
To be honest I wouldn't give him anything other than the prescription diet, my dog had a shunt and the consequences of too much protein can be disastrous Luckily my boy survived but he went into a coma and was very close to death. It's not something you muck around with so missing a few scraps and treats is not going to kill him but indulging him just might.
ETA Did the vet give you any meds for him? Mine was on lactulose to help mop up the toxins, as well as antibiotics to keep infections from taking hold.
yes he had scans, blood tests and scintigraphy. he was on high dose cortazone for a while as he also has poly-arthritis but that has been cut right down now. the yellow has all but gone from his coat and he is much happier to be part of my life again. he went for a long time only getting out of his bed to eat (very little) and go out to wee! i would just like to be able to vary his diet safely. he is due back at the vet to have a tooth out in a couple of weeks so will ask then but i thought someone here may know something helpful
