Can a dog's anesthesia cause elevated liver enzymes after surgery?

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Alt both scores 185 and 190. Why and what reason. Just had surgery to remove three tumors Can anesthesia cause elevated liver enzymes. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 4 months old | 95 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The normal range for ALT in dogs is 10-130; 185/190 is not really that high. We don't really considered the ALT as elevated until it is 2-3x the high end of normal. I personally, would not be worried about an ALT of 190. Yes, it could be slightly elevated due to anesthesia. I suggest you do nothing right now and just have the ALT rechecked (along with the other liver enzymes) in 6-8 weeks.

Can a dog's anesthesia cause elevated liver enzymes after surgery?

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