Dog lethargic, won't eat, elevated liver enzymes. What to do?

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Not sure what to do. Vet just says these are elevated. Giving fluids. Dog was throwing up but isn’t at this time, won’t eat dog food but tried a hamburger and he did eat that. Isn’t acting like his normal self. Lethargic but will still go outside to use bathroom. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | 6 years and 7 months old | 15 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Patches. The blood work that you’ve attached shows that Patches liver enzymes are elevated. There are a variety of causes for elevated liver enzymes including infection, inflammation, old age change, etc. Liver disease can definitely make dogs feel nauseous and have an altered appetite. If Patches is not acting like himself I would recommend having him evaluated by a veterinarian again. Having an abdominal ultrasound performed might be a helpful test as it would allow further evaluation of the liver. I hope this helps, good luck!

Dog lethargic, won't eat, elevated liver enzymes. What to do?

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