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What are the signs of liver problems in dogs and how do vets test?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old

How can we know that dog ha liver ailment or problem like inflamed liver and etc what are the different test available to check liver condition and what are the signs and symptoms of any liver disease to dog

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 18th, 2017

A dog with liver disease may show very little signs but often they can be due and go off food. Sometimes they are sick and lose weight. In later stages the dogs gums and eyes can look yellow. Vets can run bloods to check liver function and perform ultrasound scans to look at the size and shape of the liver.

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    Answered By Emily, DVM

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    Liver disease can be tested through routine chemistry panels, an ultrasound of his abdomen, or specialized tests such as bile acids. Signs of liver disease include vomiting, diarrhea, yellowing of the eyes/skin, distended belly and/or decreased appetite.

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