My pet's liver enzymes are high. Is their liver damaged or sick?

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What does the increase elevated level of enzymes in SGOT ,SGPT and GGT indicate? Does it mean that liver is not working fine or what ? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Those increases mean the cells of the liver are leaking those enzymes at an abnormally high rate. This could mean liver damage from a toxin, an infection, drugs and/or trauma like from a car. Depending on how high they are increased it may be a normala variant from the average or it may be something more serious. These tests aren't great indicators of liver function. Values such as protein level, glucose, blood urea nitrogen and special tests like bile acids are better indicators of function. It may be more beneficial for you to post a consultation request that allows more back and forth questions and answers specific to Bruno's case.

My pet's liver enzymes are high. Is their liver damaged or sick?

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