My senior dog has belly spasms. Is it related to his liver condition?

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My 14 year old Bichon Frise/Shi Tzu, is having what appears to be a periodic muscle spasm in lower ab every few seconds. There is no pain or obvious "thing" to be felt. He had Liver issue recently (maybe too much fat) and his liver was enlarged. He is on 200/50 s-Sdenosylmethionine (SAMe)/Silymarin of Silybin (sorry it is in spanish). Travelling in EU,not back to home vet for a while. Can you suggest anything? All else is normal (eating, drinking, BM's etc.). Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 12 years and 11 months old | 19 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It's hard to say what could be causing this without examining Maxx. It could be caused by pain, internal medical disease (such as liver disease), electrolyte abnormalities, neuromuscular disorder, etc. If it doesn't appear to be getting worse and Maxx is otherwise normal, then it can probably wait to see the vet. If it does get worse, bothers Maxx, or if additional symptoms develop, he should see a vet during your travels.

My senior dog has belly spasms. Is it related to his liver condition?

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