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My 2-year-old German Shepherd's liver meds aren't working. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male

My dog is suffering from liver disease...medications prescribed by the vet are not working for him...he is a two year old german shepherd

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 6th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! What needs to be done really depends on which specific type of liver disease Scoobie has as there are many and most are treated differently. Further diagnostics that should be considered if have not been performed yet include an abdominal ultrasound and possibly liver biopsies or at least fine needle aspiration. Therapy would depend largely on the disease process found. Good luck and have a great day!

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