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My dog's home liver test shows high bilirubin. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs

I took a take home dog test petnostics. It said she had high bilirubin or whatever it is. It says liver. What do i do? Does thag gurrante liver problems? She has no sode effects. Should i wait toll i see problems or run into the vet? Thank you She had uti before.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on November 9th, 2019

A single value alone without any other information/references doesn't really mean much. That said, if the home test showed any abnormalities, I would definitely bring it up with your vet. They may want to retest urine in-house with a UA, or suggest additional testing such as bloodwork that may pick up any other minute changes ongoing. If the value is abnormal enough, or other values also show as abnormal, your vet can then prescribe any treatment as needed for overall body health and support.

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    Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 9th, 2019

    While a high bilirubin can be a sign of liver disease it can also be normal for dogs to have a few bilirubin crystals in the urine. Since Sugar's results show a large amount of bilirubin it would be safest to have her examined in person by your vet. Blood tests are much more accurate than the urine test, so your vet might recommend checking some blood work.

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