Do elevated plasma levels of liver enzymes indicate liver cirosis or necrosis?

Answer 1

Neither really, but could mean both. Elevated levels suggest liver damage which is seen in both cirrhosis and necrosis, though cirrhosis is more like scarring due to chronic damage. However, the liver has high regenerative capacity, so a transient increase in plasma levels does not really indicate irreparable damage.

Answer 2

I knew a dog that when his liver enzymes were elevated it actually indicated a much more serious problem. I believe the dog had pancreatic cancer, I'm not certain. He passed away rather young he had other problems on top of the cancer. But elevated liver enzymes can mean a number of things, not just the worst case scenario I provided. It can be a precursor Pancreatitis, Gastroenteritis. Has your dog been vomiting or pooping blood or with blood in it. If you see this take your dog back to the vet immediately. I'm sure there are other more simple things I didn't mention. But I've known a few dogs with this problem and their diet had too much fat and protein in it. You probably need to go to a lower fat content in the dogs diet. To prevent such conditions. I personally don't feed raw so I really don't have any suggestions regarding that. If you decide to stop feeding raw there are some good quality kibbles out there you can feed with a low fat content but still get good protein and other vitamin sources. Good luck.

Answer 3

Elevated liver enzymes can also be caused by Fatty Liver Syndrome. My husband had this. You can do a web search on this condition.