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Why are my young dog's liver enzymes (SGOT/AST) slightly high?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old

Being so young I just went for his routine blood test of his liver function test and I got SGOT slightly high I thought all values will going to be on limit because he his still young but it was high please check his liver report which I attached

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 21st, 2017

Since young dogs are still growing it is always possible for liver values to be elevated. The AST and ALP can normally be elevated in younger dogs. I would not be concerned unless Bruno is acting ill. If he has any vomiting, diarrhea or anorexia I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam

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