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To help you sort through your dog’s liver enzyme elevations, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the four main liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT) and discusses the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for high liver enzymes in dogs.
So, your vet has told you that your dog has raised liver enzymes. Understandably, you’ll probably have a few questions.; is it serious? What might have caused it? And, what exactly does it mean? As is often the case, there isn’t a single answer to any of these questions.
If your dog has elevated liver enzymes, they may be totally normal, anorexic, vomiting, and have icterus or general malaise.
High liver enzymes in dogs can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, medications, toxins, and underlying health conditions. When the liver is damaged or inflamed, it releases enzymes into the bloodstream, leading to elevated levels that can be detected through blood tests. It's important for pet owners to be aware of the ...
Elevated liver enzymes in dogs can be caused by a variety of conditions, both within and outside the liver. The most common causes of elevated liver enzymes in dogs are due to medications like prednisone, Cushing's disease, liver inflammation such as hepatitis, and benign, age-related changes.
When a dog's liver enzymes are elevated, it may indicate that the liver is under stress or not functioning properly. There are several reasons why a dog may have high liver enzymes, including infections, medications, toxins, and underlying health conditions.
Elevated liver enzymes in dogs are quite common. Veterinarian Patricia Jordan will show you how to manage high liver enzymes with these simple changes