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My pregnant dog has liver disease: What symptoms & is medication safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed

What signs and symptoms should i watch out if my dog shit zu is 2weeks pregnant and has liver problem? Her blood results showed that she has liver problem.. she wasn't taking any medications yet. Is it okay if she takes medications for her liver while she is pregnant?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2017

There is always some risk in medicating a pregnant bitch. Depending on what specific liver disease she has and what medication is recommended, sometime it can be safe to start the medication when they are pregnant and sometimes it is better to wait. Your vet that diagnosed the liver issue should be able to guide you in making the decision of whether or not you should start Kulet on medication. Or, you can post another question or request a consult and we can help decide what is best for her. Symptoms of liver disease can be varied and include everything from vomiting and anorexia to jaundice and neurological disorders. If you notice any of these symptoms in Kulet you should take her in to see your vet right away. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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