My 6-month-old mini dachshund has high liver enzymes. Is spaying safe?

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These are the results from my 6 month old 6.7 pound mini dachshund. Her ultrasound came back healthy with no need for a biopsy. Apparently dogs with high liver enzymes are high risk for bleeding heavily during surgery. She is scheduled to be spayed in a few days... do you have an opinion if we should do the procedure or not? Your opinion would be very valuable to me. Sincerely, Katherine. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 5 months old | 6.8 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Penelope. It is good that her ultrasound came back normal. I typically recommend blood work such as a bile acids panel (liver function test) and even a coagulation panel prior to surgery in the case of elevated liver values. These blood panels will help to ensure that it is safe for her to go under anesthesia. I hope this information helps!

My 6-month-old mini dachshund has high liver enzymes. Is spaying safe?

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