My dog has liver inflammation. What are affordable food options?

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Our 9 year of Chichuahua-Dashound's ALT test s146, and PKLP is 826 Two month ago he tests showe ALT 225 and AKLP 572 Is she out of danger of dying fro this inflammation of the liver? The vet insists on CK canned dog food, but it is $3 a can.Is there soething else less expensive that woks as well? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 11 months old | 12 lbs

Cara, DVM, cVMA · Accepted Answer

There are additional tests that can determine if the liver value elevation is actually due to liver inflammation. If she is drinking and peeing a lot, the liver values can be elevated due to Cushings disease where her body is producing excess steroid hormones. A blood test can confirm and it is treatable. Another test for liver function is bile acids, which is just a blood test before and after Peanut eats. Lastly, an abdominal ultrasound would help get a look at the liver to see what it looks like structurally to see if it is inflamed. If that's the case, then a liver-friendly food may be helpful.

My dog has liver inflammation. What are affordable food options?

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