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My dog's liver enzymes are high. What causes this and what can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 3 months old | 9.6 lbs

7 months ago when Benji had a blood test he told me his liver enzyme level was Very high. The blood test was repeated the other day. the level was still high but went down drastically. He said he wouldnt need to repeat blood test until a year. I dont have the details regarding what was high etc but even though he said he wasnt worried right now. i am still worried. He didnt recommend and supplements or anything i can do. Do you have any recommendations? What would cause this to happen?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2018

I am not sure a supplement is needed in Benji's case but if you want to be extra careful you can give him a supplement such as Milk Thistly (200mg per 10 pound body weight per day) and repeat the blood test in 6 months.

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