My senior schnauzer is very sick. Is it liver failure or treatable?

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14 year old min. shnauzer. Weight: 8.5 kg Temperature: 97.5 °F Heart Rate: 150 bpm Respirations: 78 bpm MM: Pale/Muddy Out of spec B/W: ALT, 2739 U/L, BUN/UREA 60mg/dl, CREA 3.1mg/dl, PHOS 13.7 mg/dl, HCT 66.6%, HGB 22.9 g/dl, Lymphs 0.95 K/uL, MCH 20.6 pg, MCV 60.0fL, MPV 13.7fL, RBC 11.1 M/uL, PLT 143 K/uL, RDW 24.3%, RETIC-HGB 21.1 . Failed Liver, or temporary problem that could have been treated?

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the kidneys were also failing (based upon the levels at most US labs but I don't have a reference for this lab). The only conditions that could cause a temporary condition are some sort of poisoning/leptospirosis infection and even then, the damage could be permanent. In an older pet, things like cancer become more of a concern but without being able to examine the pets and know the clinical history, it's hard to say. This could also be multi-organ failure which can result from many many causes. Based upon the physical exam, this poor pup sounds very very sick. Once the body temperature drops below normal, it's generally a poor prognosis. I hope this helps to answer your questions and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My senior schnauzer is very sick. Is it liver failure or treatable?

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