We took my dog into the vet yesterday afternoon, had not eaten since the night before, no drinking, but he did pee for me in the morning. He had not looked quite as good as he could the past couple of weeks, but here in CA we've had some crazy weather.
The vet got results on everything except urine analysis, and was concerned about our dog' enzyme level, but it could have been due to dehydration (you could tell he was) and sent us to the animal ER for more hydration.
They have had him since last nioght... I guess he ate a little this morning, but his liver isn't going down.
Has anyone had this proble, and what could it be explaining? We aren't getting a lot of answers from the vet, who I think isn't sure why Beau has this problem?
2007-01-20 13:20:24 · 10 answers · asked by ladyalmalthea 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are different liver enzymes (ALP, ALT, GGT). Also elevations in these enzymes can mean other things aside from liver disease. If you're vet isn't explaining things to you well enough go elsewhere for a second opionon. There are many things that are evaluated on blood work, some abnormalities are not a big deal for concern, others can indicate severe illness. So once again, ask your vet to be more specific in educating you or go somewhere else
2007-01-20 13:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog Liver Enzymes
2016-12-17 04:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by janta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liver Enzymes In Dogs
2016-09-29 05:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right, the doctor may not know what is going on yet. Many different problems can cause elevated liver enzymes. Radiographs (x-rays) might give an idea of what is going on, and an ultrasound would be even better. The only definitive way to really find out is to perform a fine needle aspirate of the liver, and/or a liver biopsy. These special diagnostic tests can be pricey however.
Options are to treat symptomatically, in other words treat the symptoms...get the dog rehydrated and eating well and see how he does.
Sorry I couldn't give you more info, there are too many variables. Best of luck and I hope all goes well for you and your pup.
2007-01-20 13:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From this information nothing can be said for sure. Alot of things raise liver enzymes and it's not always related to liver problems. You need to be sure you communicate to your vet that you have concerns and would like to be more involved in the diagnostic process (most clients just want to write a check for an answer). If that isn't working then you need to find another vet that will communicate with you better. Once the hydration status is returned to normal then another blood test can be run to see if changes where related to the dehydration or something wrong. Good luck and make sure to ask your vet what's going on :)
2007-01-20 14:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine has a chihuahua with the same thing. They have never said what is causing this but her enzymes got really high. She is on meds for it, not sure what the vet prescribed, but she will be on it for the rest of her life. I do know that my friend is giving her dog milk thistle, which is supposed to help liver function, and she swears by this. You get it at a drug store or health food store. It is in the vitamin section. I would ask your vet about it and see what he says. I hope your dog will be okay and they get the enzymes back down.
2007-01-20 13:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be minor or major. One of my MinPins had high enzymes and the vet suggested trying a diff heartworm preventative for a month and retesting. All was fine. Only thru more tests can a vet rule out different problems, some treatable..
2016-03-14 08:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-01 01:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog with this problem too kinda. The vet just gave us meds for him, but they didnt tell us anything about it, we just started giving him purified water only and no tap water...and we took him back and he was doing better, not sure if it was the meds or the water change but, the purified water can help them cause its not so icky, but hope everything goes ok...good luck
2007-01-20 13:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
are 962 enzymes too high
2014-11-24 07:40:18 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋