My dog has liver damage & won't eat. What other treatments help?

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I have a dog that got liver damage due to taking rifampin for a MRSA infection. Yesterday he was started on IV fluids and denamarin. Is there anything more that can be done considering he's still not eating anything? Like uv light or a blood transfusion? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 11 months old | 57 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Poor Flash. UV light is used in thin skinned babies to help breakdown bilirubin but this is not likely to be effective in dogs due to the difference in the skin type and also different mechanism of disease; likewise a blood transfusion would rarely be recommended to affect the course of disease but may add additional pressure on the liver (your vet may decide to proceed with such if protein levels drop or clotting factors become reduced). The liver has a good capacity to repair and regenerate and fluids and denmarin are very helpful in supporting perfusion and promoting recovery. Other targeted medications may be required depending on blood results (protein, bilirubin etc)

My dog has liver damage & won't eat. What other treatments help?

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