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Dog's high amylase, cholesterol, liver enzymes. Is Atorva needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 5 years old

is amylase level has some sort of connection of heart condition.Max's amylase level is 1777,cholesterol 184.his doc suggested ATORVA 5.i am confused about that .ALSO his SGPT(ALT) IS 66.ALKALINE PHOSPHATE 107.GLUBULIN 3.8 IS his LIVER is in bad condition.

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 7th, 2018

Amylase has to do with pancreas. We do not have many blood tests related to heart disease in animals. The only one I am aware of is called tha BNP and it is a special test. Those liver values are pretty mild and I usually do not do anything about them at this stage other than recheck the liver values in 1-2 months. It could also just be very early in disease or toxin so ask your vet if you should be concerned. As for the atavor, we don’t really see atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) causing cardiovascular disease in dogs- it is very rare. The cholesterol is usually not very important on dog bloodwork and is more likely a metabolic problem than a cardiovascular problem. Statins also come with a lot of side effects. If the vet recommending it is a board-certified cardiologist who has performed a full ultrasound evaluation of the heart and vessels, then absolutely take his recommendation. Otherwise I’d probably skip the atavor. Best wishes to you and Max.

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