My puppy's SGOT is 71. What does this high liver enzyme mean for her health?

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Luna has her SGOT level of 71. What could be the reason? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 25 days old | 45 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Luna. This value is a liver enzyme. It can be elevated due to liver disease or a skeletal muscle problem. Liver disease in young puppies can be congenital disorder such as a portosystemic shunt or secondary to an infection. When I have a result such as this, I will recheck blood work in a week. If the value is still elevated, then I will run a separate blood test known as a bile acids panel. This is a liver function test. The elevation could due to something as simple as her shaking during the blood draw (skeletal muscle), but you want to ensure she is not experiencing any disease. I hope this information helps!

My puppy's SGOT is 71. What does this high liver enzyme mean for her health?

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