How To Treat Liver Disease In Dogs | Liver Failure In Dogs | Dogtor Pete
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- The liver is the second largest organ in the body and provides about 1 500 critical biomechanical functions.
It is, therefore, a very important multi-purpose organ that plays a central role in the body and because of this it is susceptible to many different problems that can threaten the health and wellbeing of your dog, so it is really important to be aware of the signs, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods of liver disease in dogs, which I will discuss in this video, in order to keep your pet in optimal health.
Now the prognosis really depends on the severity of the disease and whether or not the underlying cause can be treated and eliminated. The prognosis can be excellent if the cause can be eradicated before long-term damage occurs, as the liver is the only visceral organ known to regenerate.
Chronic or severe liver disease, unfortunately, carries a much worse prognosis, and treatment is therefore aimed to manage the progression of the disease and minimizing the symptoms.
So remember, when you notice any of these signs in your dog, take him to the vet as soon as possible, as early intervention and treatment is one of the key factors in treating liver disease and preventing serious signs.
Let me know down in the comments if you ever had a dog that suffered from liver failure and what you and your vet did to help him?
Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Causes of Liver Disease in dogs
02:10 Clinical signs of Liver Disease in dogs
03:35 Diagnosis of Liver Disease in dogs
04:43 Treatment of Liver Disease in dogs
06:33 Prevention of Liver Disease in dogs
07:01 Take Home Message
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My dog had liver failure but it seemed like cancer, later we found out it was hepatitis from antibiotic poisoning, he would have died if we didn't change his vets, he is now perfectly healthy
What kind of antibiotic caused this? My dog seems to have a similar story. Her liver enzymes skyrocketed in one month (the month prior I luckily did blood work and she was perfectly normal). Vets suspect Leptospirosis or Lymphoma, and due to these suspicions is developing a severely damaged liver. The vet mentioned hepatitis in passing, but I can’t see lymphoma taking over her body so quickly in one month! I’m sure it’s hep or lepto. She’s only 3 years old. Any information on your case would help!
@@taylorphelps3095 Did they figure out the problem? I hope your dog recovered fully and is doing well.
My dog died 2 years ago from liver failure 😔
I forgot this comment, his sickness became worse again, and he died in the end.
@@giganigga3025how long did he live after being diagnosed?
I have my dog on porridge oats which I make up and serve with chicken or a poach egg a grated carrot and apple some fish 3 times a week. .. With warm water.. The oats help reduce the ammonia.....and help the liver She has been on this for the last 6mths and is so much better( no red meat at all...).... She's 9 and the vet didn't think she would make 6.. So every day is a bonus...
Can you tell me what porridge oats are ?? My dog is in liver failure and I'm desperate to help her I have spent close to $20,000 cash on vets in the last 2 . I have decided I need to take .. I have decided I need to take my own approach now Thank you
@@beverlystickneyhi... Porridge oats are what you make your porridge with ie Scottish porridge oats./rolled oats, . I buy a big bag from supermarket she's a big dog so I get down a lot... I mix two cups of oats with 4 cups hot water and cook Untill soft takes 5minns even as you would make porridge for yourself..(this serves her twice) . Then she has this for breakfast with a poach egg and small amount of chicken mixed in at the end 1/2cup I serve it when cooled down.. Then she will have an evening meal the same but with added grated apple and grated carrot sometimes broccoli or cabbage as, well as more boiled chicken cup and or fish with the cold left over porridge (warm it up in microwave with a little more hot water because it goes really thick when cold) or you can make it fresh... Idont give her any treats at all no dog biscuits nothing extra... Oh I do add some calcium powder or I griind the eggshells which I roast in oven just a teaspoon and I teaspoon fish oil... I do hope you try this and it helps your dog.... At best it will lighten the load off the liver the oats are really good at reducing ammonia and my dog loves this food... Good luck ❤️🙏❤️
Milk Thistle made a difference in only a few days. Love this Dogter.
thanks Doc! you are doing a good help with my uni thesis 😂❤
Hello Doc, thank for such an informative video
Thank you for your useful information
Many thanks for the great info.
I am glad you found it to be helpful. Thanks for watching :)
Very helpful content
My miniature poodle is in liver failure not end stage yet.
He's only just 9 year old started treatment soons vet noticed problems in Jan 2019 trying help liver but the last 12 month he goes into hospital every 12 weeks for a day for bloods checks urine and organ scans checking on the Level of the situation🤔 I won't allow him to go through end stage he means to much can't watch him go through that he will come first I'm not sure how long before he's going move into end stage because things can change fast his seizures have started to increase, but he's had those since age 2 but worse last 8 months and sometimes hallucinations he's been on lots meds sometime and now put on Syrup solution to stop slow acids hopefully reaching brain
He still interested in food to the vets amazement and loves to get me his teddy bear but I know he's on borrowed time now and I will do what's best for him and not me
I know it will break my heart when time comes 🐩but thor always will come first that boy is pure goodness.
Thank you!
My dog was born with an inoperable liver shunt. He now has horrific halitosis. Is this a sign of anything having to do with his shunt? He is on laculose, antibiotics, vit e, a milk thistle supplement (denamarin) and ursodiol. He eats many small meals that include, apple, mango, yogurt, cheese, egg, carrots and prescription lg food. Only drinks Poland spring. Any thoughts?
All so sad. I did not know how common this ailment is. Our dog has Liver Disease. We tried treating with a week of IV treatment. The enzymes stayed very high. I thought she was to go home and we'd say goodbye fast. It's been five months. I make her food, pieces of boiled chicken with 1/2 boiled egg, carrots, some sweet potato or pumpkin. We add some Huma grade chicken and yams too and even string beans. She gobbles her food. I must treat her fleas. Awaiting a collar as nothing else has worked. We give Milk Thistle. I will add the Vit B now too. She was an ASPCA rescue and has had such a hard life. Lived for years outside with 20 other dogs. No socialization. Originally had to be carried she was so fearful. We had to get a dental visit as her teeth were ground down. Why, one can only imagine. After having her for just a few months she got off her leash. She would not come to us yet tried to get home. We had her on camera around the house. She got out of a large trap set up 3 times. We had her picture up in a five mile radius and received calls but when ppl whistled she'd run. Then she was hit by a car and left on the side of the road. $15000 (Thanks to the generosity of many on a fund set up we only paid 1/3) later and three operation to her back legs she was returned home. My husband carried her out to go to the bathroom. I could only help her with a band which held her back up. It was a long recovery. This poor sweet girl has been through so much we will simply care for her to the best of our ability but when she begins showing signs ... I cannot even write it. You all know what I mean. How much they give love and she was just coming out of her fear, wagging her tail as she'd hide it at first. So happy when my husband came home. She could be mean, vicious but hasn't a mean bone in her body. I feel for all who have gone through this. The Vet said I will know when it is time. IDK about that. As long as she eats well. TY for the video.
Hi Dogtor Pete! Thank you for this really informative video. Can you speak to the rare syndrome Aminaciduric Canine Hypoaminoacidemic Hepatopathy Syndrome (ACHES), which my 13 year female diabetic Pembroke Welsh Corgi has been diagnosed with? She initially presented for elevated liver enzymes that we watched for many years. This past December, a year after a bout with pancreatitis, she was diagnosed with diabetes. As we began managing her diabetes, our vet specialist noticed lesions on her paw pads. Quickly, these lesions made it extremely painful for her to walk. It was then she was tested and then diagnosed with ACHES. She has received 4 infusions of amino acids since, is now on home cooked diet plan and takes Denamarin, Ursodio, and 8 amino acid supplements daily. As a result of the treatment plan, she has rallied and is in remission. At her last visit, her screen showed lower albumin levels, despite her treatment and much to her doctor’s surprise. I am concerned that this may indicate a setback that she will not be able to overcome. We are thankful for our vet specialist and her quick identification of a syndrome that is so rare. Have you seen this in any of your patients? Thank you!
Thank you for this video. My Australian shepherd's liver enzymes are elevated and combined with loss of appetite, it's curious she is also not drinking. We will continue with our SAMe and ursodiol and hope for the best!!!
May I know how she’s doing now?
Thank u so much Dr. It's very helpful
You're welcome 😊
@@DogtorPetedoctor my dog ascites he was diagnosed recently was given medication and liver support tablets will he be able to recover and live a long happy life hes😢only 17 month's?
@@DogtorPete blood work showed low red blood cells and infection in his liver will he survive and regain his full body weight and size and also ehat should i feed him to help him grow well n stay healthy?
I was wondering if you can give any advice on the following prognosis
unfortunately, Meeko's liver values are worse than before. His ALT indicates damage, went from 329 to 411 (normal is
My female poodle. Has liver cancer. Her mass got so big it pushed into her lungs she’s struggles to breathe. Gabopentin is all we can give her. I came her to see what to watch for. she can’t have surgery it’s in a bad spot plus her age :( looking here to see what to expect when it’s time to let her go. 😢 I feel it’s time no need suffer in pain of any kind other family no ready yet in the care giver Tfs 👍
Today I found out my Rottweiler has a liver disease. The doctor did not fully explain what it is but according to him it’s not really severe and he has a high chance of full recovery. He had 293 for his ALT levels which is considered only a little higher than the maximum normal range (according to the blood report). But he does not have any appetite at all. He does eat little pieces of meat from time to time but one bad habit he got from us is eating his pills by coating it with cheese. Now that he has no appetite it’s hard to give him his meds. If anyone can give me any advices about what to do I’d really appreciate it. He’s my entire world and I’ve been able to get through a tough time of my life thanks to Kain. All I want is my baby to be fine.
How is he doing ? I just read your story
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My dog has same symptoms, I hope your dog is doing better
My Min Pin is 10 1/2 years old just diagnosed with heart murmur, enlarged heart chamber, high ALT. She is on a medication for 30 for her liver , also 1/2 of a Vetmedin divided into morning and bed time . I'm not going to put her thru surgery, she may not wake up. She looks pregnant but isn't
My 11 year old mini pincher mix was diagnosed with liver failure about 3 months ago after going a week were she vomited and urinated constantly as well as stoped eating and having diarrhea. Her liver levels were 2,000+. They also had found a mass on her liver. We started Denamarin and the vet just said that we gotta see how she does and just start preparing for the worst. After a week on denamarin she was like her old self again! We did a check in a month later and her liver levels were down to 200 which was really close to normal. Now, 3 months later, she’s starting to have diarrhea and urinating constantly. I’m gonna make an appointment to the vet as soon as possible. But I have a feeling it will not be good. The vet told me that dogs in her condition usually only live 2-3 months. I didn’t want to believe her since she had gotten so well. But it’s been three months and she’s rapidly declining again. She’s my mother’s best friend and I didn’t have the heart to tell her what the vet said 3 months ago. I sugar coated it to save my mom the agony, but im getting the feeling that the time is coming, and my poor mother is going to suffer greatly.
So sorry.... Is she still taking Denamarin?
Going through similar problem my Sheltie ‘s levels are 1072 spent $ 3800. already he’s only 5 years old. He seems better when they hydrate him. The Doxycycline makes him sick so we give him cerenia before. I hopeyour little dog recovers, it’s very sad 🌷🌹🌸❤️
Can I know is she living well now
@@gnndabare3290 Hey Debare! My dog is doing well thanks for asking! She’s been on denamarin for over a year now, and we get her levels tested about every 4 months. The past 2 tests were in normal ranges. We also feed her homemade food consisting of 70% cooked chicken breast and 30% mixed vegetables with small fruits like apples and blueberries as snacks and we feel like this diet has helped tremendously with her liver issues.
Would you share your homemade recipe? My girl has fatty liver, she doesnt like the food I make
Very helpful indeed! My Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle) shows no symptoms other than elevated liver enzymes. I'm hopeful that adding milk thistle will help. She was originally taken to vet because she was "leaking" urine, but I'm thinking that may be a result of old age & having been spayed. But the vet did lab tests, and liver enzymes were high. Her appetite is good, and she acts happy and healthy. I'll have an ultrasound to check for tumors, but for now, I'll add trace minerals and Milk Thistle and pray for the best! Thank you for this information. It gives me hope!
Can you tell me the result ..? I have a Frenchie with the exact same symptoms. He goes for a ultrasound Monday
Same here my Maltese has a great appetite. How did the milk thistle work out? I haven’t tried that yet. I do give mine blueberries, fresh cut up apple pieces, chicken, beef, turmeric & joint supplements as he is 16yrs old.
My chihuahua is 12, she started having seizures, all sorts of tests, discovered she has Cushing Syndrome, collapsed trachea, & maybe enlarged heart, besides a fatty tumor growing inside her, my vet told me not to do surgery. This little girl was put on 4 different medications, I asked for prednisone for her coughing/collapsed trachea because my cocker spaniel had collapsed trachea & had terrible hacking & prednisone took care of it, given by former vet. I started my chihuahua on milk thistle x2, then she wouldn’t eat her food, she won’t take medicine, period! I have been able to hide 2.5mg prednisone in her food bc it’s so tiny. It’s one reason I want prednisone for her (I’m using some left over from my other dog) I’m not going to put her through anymore trauma than what she’s going through now. Appetite good, she potties outside or on pee pads. HOW DO I know milk thistle is working on her, are there any signs to watch for? She moans & cries constantly that I’ve had to take medicine for my nerves, she sleeps in my bed, I’ve had her since she was 12 weeks old, I hate to let her go but don’t want her to continue suffering. Her last seizure was 8 minutes long, thank God that was May 5. Yes she also has the enlarged liver 😭
@@dmariewalker6880 Oh my god, thats so sad. My dog has seizures also and i know how you must feel. my dog also has elevated liver enzymes. Dont know if i should start with milk thistle. Hope your dog is well
@@manishapandey1963 giving my chihuahua Milk Thistle Seed Oil twice daily, 2drops has controlled her seizures, which I’m so grateful for. She weighs 15 pounds. My veterinarian hasn’t mentioned retesting her liver enzymes, my understanding they should be checked every 6months, so I will mention that to her. I would start your pup on the milk thistle, it wouldn’t hurt at all.
yes my dog has morphology examinations and it was found out that it might be a liver cancer....due to the fact that she goes reguraly for a walk, eats regularly and she had some months that eating and exercises were disturbed , I have noticed for 2 last weeks tat she had diarrea, was drinking a lot ( then doctor visit) but now I gave her nice suplements with aminoacids and VitB, we are back on track with regular and good quality food, and exercises and normal poo, no excesive drinking and peing, ofc we ll check the morphology maybe in 2 weeks again, is it possible that she ll stay safe and sound as she seems to be? she is 11 almost 12 so I would prefer to work on the problem if possible instead of opening her as sedecion is hard on brain and body of veteran dog.If you as a doctor could give me your opinion I would really appreciate it.Thank you.
Thanks
We just found out my dog has high liver enzymes. This is the second vet we visit & none have been informative as this doc. My poor dog is experiencing neurological issues. We have just changed her diet, but on our own as the vet was pushy about the canned food they had available. 😔😭
Can you give me tips my has same problem
What food? Think my dog has the same issues
Out vet was pushing their food too, but they were out of stock. Too bad for them, as our dogs get what I make at home.
@@dustytrayl That’s what I try to do too here at home. What foods have you found the most effective for your dog? I have a Maltese & try various healthy foods including blueberries, fresh apple pieces, green beans, chicken, beef etc. What foods do you make for your dog?
@@cindypowell6358 I have been making food for my “liver” dogs for a while now. Once a week I make a huge batch. It starts out like chicken soup by boiling leg / thigh quarters until the bones are soft and the meat falls off. Separate all that , chunk up the meat, skim the fat (it’s bad for “liver” dogs) start adding what you want. I use cubed sweet potato, zucchini, carrots, celery and turmeric for color. Make a real good chicken soup. I also add broccoli, cauliflower, spinach , pure pumpkin and whole egg. ( look up foods for dog liver disease and adjust to your tastes) Just let all that cook. Later add dry long grained white rice. After it cools, you can put it in storage containers. As I use it, I will thicken it if it’s too soupy with raw quick oats which is very absorbent. Sometimes I top their dish of it with a raw whole egg ( we have chickens) also add 1 /4 teaspoons milk thistle seed powder to each bowl per meal. We have three dogs and as I type, my nine y/o “liver” dog is playing with my heeler. She NEVER used to do that! I’m convinced it’s the milk thistle seed powder. ( Amazon. ) Super good for liver repair on ALL creatures and humans. This batch lasts us a week with 3 medium sized dogs. Anyway, this is what I do. Be it right or wrong, these dogs have more energy now than ever!! Hope this helps you!
We just found out that out dog.have a liver disease and it can died any day 😭😭😭😭😭 we are devastate, she being so good to us for 12 years, this is so hard to prosess!😭😭
My dog all of a sudden started having seizures. The blood work came back today. He has a liver infection. Exactly what you say in your video. Hepatitis. The seizures has stopped. But I need to get this under control. He has a high protein count in his blood. I searched for low protein and high carb foods for dogs and there does not appear such a thing. Can you recommend anything I can do to correct this. You gave all the signs but did not delve into specific cures. I want to get this fixed. I am saying this because my current vet argued with me when I said the seizures were caused by and infection and told me "No infections do not cause seizures." WRONG! They do. So, any way you can help until I find a new vet would be appreciated. I have a PDF file and email from my vet shows the blood work etc. I can email everything you want and need.
Hello Doctor, thank you for such a great video. My dog has elevated liver enzymes ALP 1050, ALT 187 because of the seizure medications he's been taking. He is on phenobarbital 45mg twice daily, Prednisolone 30 mg daily, Levetiracetam 4 ml daily, gastric medication and lactulose for his constipation. He's 13 years old and since the last 1 year, he's having very scary seizures. He lost his sight a month prior his first episode of seizures. In my country we do not have facility like CT scan and MRI to find out what is the reason behind his blindness and the seizures. He gets those attacks once or twice monthly even with these meds on. earlier it used to be every week and every day. So cannot cut down on the meds, kindly suggest me what can i add to his diet or what medicines or supplements can help him with elevated liver enzymes. I am giving him liver tonic as well and will be adding milk thistle in a few days. Kindly help me
did milk thistle provide any benefit?
@@huzcer I dont think it did. It probably can be used as a preventive measure but it didnt help my dog son. My dog son crossed the rainow bridge on sept30th, 2023, been six months :(
@@manishapandey1963 😢
Thank your for this incredibly precise and informative video. I, and am sure many others, are very grateful for your time and help in allowing us to understand the condition. I did so much research and googling, and your presentation says it all.
My 12-year-old, Giles, a X Yorkie/Daxie, was diagnosed a couple of weeks back and one of the options the vet gave me was euthanasia. I decided that it was not an option, and I have followed all the health procedures, ie home-cooked meals with no animal fat. Plenty of rest and I checked his urine daily. Within a few weeks, the colour was normal even though I was giving him Milk Thistle. Initially the vet prescribed a veterinary Milk Thistle, but I was told to give him the human product as well. When googling the herb, I read that it should not be administered ongoing. It recommended I administer daily for 6 weeks, and then have a 3-week break. I started Giles with the herb again today. So, my big question DogTor Pete is, how many weeks on and how many weeks off should I continue with the Milk Thistle?
I have to say that he has returned to perfect health. His appetite has returned to normal and he is his bouncy 12-year old self again. [God is so Good and I am so grateful for the guidance]
I look forward to your response, and once again, thank you so much. I am delighted with your video.
From Elaine and Giles in Pietermaritzburg
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How's he doing now? And what was he diagnosed with?
My Maltese is 16. I try to give him healthy foods. Blueberries, fresh apple pieces, turmeric, joint supplements, no salt green beans, egg whites ( boiled ), chicken, beef etc. I haven’t tried milk thistle? Is it safe for dogs with elevated liver enzymes? I’d like to try more for him as he’s a senior dog with arthritis. Let me know please. 🙂
Catherine. I’ve read 5 weeks on, one-two off and this can be continued indefinitely, per a Holistic Veterinarian. I’d started the powered milk thistle, on my picky chihuahua but she’s discovered I’m putting stuff in her food, so I’m ordering the tincture from Amazon. Two drops 3-4 times daily, depending on dogs weight.
My lab dog has now canine liver her stomach is slowenn. I'm very worried but vet suggested some medicine n tab hope it works properly watt I need to feed her any suggestions
My dog has a high alp (800), diabetes and now syncope possibly due to congestive heart failure. I'm so stressed I don't know what to do.
Hi Doctor Pete! Thank you for sharing this informative video you explain everything all so clearly.
My 12.7month old Jack russle cross has just been diagnosed with a 6cm lumb on the left side of her liver mass.The specialist who did her ultrasound yesterday ( 7/12/22) reccomends to remove it... I can't effort the specialist to remove it but my vet said he can do it but has only ever done 4 of these operations and one has died before. He also said its risky her going under and may not survive surgery but said there is always risks. Should I get this lump removed? Is she to old for the operation? She also has cuahings disease which she has had for two years. Managed with Trilisrane. The vet and specialist both suggest remove it as if it gets bigger could burst and she can bleed internally.
Please help me make a decision on what to do? Thanks 🙏
What have you decided? Age is against her, I wouldn’t chance it. Sounds like my situation & my chihuahua will be 13 in august. I’m so sorry. I’d try to keep her comfortable with pain meds.
@@dmariewalker6880 I agree, my 14 yr old girl showed a liver tumor (huge at 10 x 7 cm - She is a mini fox terrier, weighs 10 lb.) in May of 2022. Vet said they could just take half her liver out. Nope, wouldn't put her through that, pretty sure she would have died. She's still excited about her food, but has lost heaps of weight and muscle. I give her pain med morning and night, she's still excited about walks (shorter) and food (different), and still the queen. Happy with my decision, I know at some point things will get bad, and I will have to do the merciful thing, and dreading that, but taking it one day at a time. My vet said my dog will let me know when its time and I believe that.
Great stuff Doc!
Thanks Dr Dan! We should do a collab somewhere in the future? :)
Dogtor Pete+ My vet send me home with injection fluids for my dog ,I’m unable to inject her on my own so I’m taking her to the vet every day for an injection of the fluids, but she is missing the night dose since my vet is closed at night is this something to worry about.
Chico is 12yr old Chihuahua and has Cushings disease so the symptoms are similar swollen abdomen , started having mishaps urination in house . So was given Cushings test and that is what I was told but listening to your video , He had those symptoms not sure what to do now . started him on Prana Pets that have immunity support for liver and cbd oil also adrenal support all holistic. Since he has been ill and all those ulrasounds and xrays and blood work just wondering if he was misdiagnosed
It’s how my 12 year old chihuahua started out, then seizures, found enlarged liver/heart; all started with Cushing syndrome.
My dog has chronic liver disease. We've never found out why. We've always kept her vaccinated and wormed. We're now stable with prescription diet and b vits. When we first noticed she exhibited neurological signals but no jaundice. She had a background of scavenging including eating poop 💩 🤢 so it's difficult to know quite when it all started. She managed to damage a kidney and adrenal gland too. We now have yearly surveillance ultrasounds and bloods and are doing well. Poop less sloppy....when she hasn't eaten 💩🙄😤
Hey Sarah. Did they perhaps rule out an intra/extrahepatic shunt with the ultrasound?
@@DogtorPete that is what my
Golden retriever has. I have to make her food. Have to boil chicken to lower the amount of protein she is given. Don’t bake it BBQ it only boil. SAM-e , Rebound. milk Thistle, Dandelion, Neem, Apple Cider Vinegar, Diatomaceous earth food grade and a little pickle juice drops every 3-days has made a big difference. Flag to and Lactulose I hope your baby doesn’t have this. No more vaccinations / flea or heart worm meds. I’m no Doctor but I have been informed to do this and it has helped her. I don’t know how long I have her but I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her alive and comfortable until I have to decide to let her go. Ok this is hard typing.
@@carolyndowdyvictor1625 I hope your girl dog is doing well.
I don't trust the dog food industry, so before the science hill ID, which I don't trust, I was giving my boy dog boiled skinless, boneless chicken breast with organic carrots, organic pumpkin puree and sometimes canned green beans or frozen organic green beans. And riley's organic apple dog treats.
But since high liver enzymes and then after a month on antibiotics because of the high liver enzymes, which we treated with antibiotics because in the past he had been diagnosed with toxoplasmosis from some cat poop he found, now his kidney values went up, like heading toward kidney damage.
The veterinarian said either go to KD by science hill or use maalox. I looked up maalox safe for dogs and saw that it is not safe, especially if dog has kidney failure or heart failure. So did not give him maalox!
Since he has had pancreatic attacks in the past, wasn't sure if he could handle the KD, so veterinarian said the phosphate levels of the ID and KD are not much difference, so the ID should be ok.
But today he threw up about an hour after his breakfast.
I was giving him more chicken with his antibiotics as well as with his meals, and found out now, that chicken is high in phosphates, like most meats are. So the extra phosphates brought his kidneys values up higher than they should be.
Wish I knew what to do to help him get well and stay well.
I hear this person in this video say high carb and low protein.
So I'm guessing I can give him boiled rice with small amount of skinless, boneless chicken and the juice from the cooked chicken.
Best of health to everyone.
@@BlueSkies3 My almost 14 year old dog has high liver enzymes and tumors. I home cook cod fish, turkey, sardines, and puree green vegetables. His supplements are Turkey Tail mushroom powder, Sam-e, Milk Thistle extract, Dandelion extract, BetterBones powder, and NZ Green Lipped Mussel powder for his arthritis. Also, he drinks alkaline water. He is doing really well.
@@helendrohan6077 please help me give me some advice my dog is 13yr her liver enzymes are really sky high last time we checked 2days ago it's 4046 she is not interested in food sometimes she request papaya we found a supplement artichoke leaf extract + milk thistle + turmeric is this 3 ingredients good for her? Our vet starts 3day injection course today is last day and he gave clearlive syrup to her. Our vet has no idea about milk thistle supplement please help me to save our love 🙏❤😢
Can a dog live long diagnosed with ascites doc?
is ursodiol for dogs diffrent from ursodiol for human
My 2yr old Frenchie has very high liver enzymes (500) and we don't know why. He's not acting Ill/Sick in any way. His normal diet is 1 cup of kibble and a mix of 1/2 cup of ground beef/cottage cheese/green beans/blueberries.....the vet gave us a "liver supplement" but the enzyme count went from the high 300's to now 500's... the Vet has no answers, what in the world do we do? He doesn't get any table scraps, isn't obese and goes on 2 - 1 mile walks per day.
Same thing, my dog started throwing up and became lethargic. Her alt was at 800
@@zuleikacoplin9175 Any resolve? We still don't know what to do. All specialists have no answers.
Try milk thistle, Dr. Dan Scott. Holistic Veterinarian on YT has some great advice on enlarged liver.
@Zuleika Coplin All the expensive "Specialists" and Testing and No resolution. He doesn't have any signs of illness, and has only had 2 instances of thus, but we keep him on a very strict Raw Diet and haven't had any further issues.
Hi doc. my dog Lab M 9+ yr old was diagnosed with ascites due to liver enlargement and the vet treated him for around 20 days with IV drips and diuretics and liver support . The size of the inflammation was reduced when he was on the diuretics cycle but now it has grown back to the original size . He has provided us with some liver support medication and a specific diet but his condition is hardly improving . His muscles have started to look weaker and he is hardly lying down as it causes him discomfort . He has also started to develop a couple of puss filled blisters on his paws and fingers . The doctor did not remove any liquid using any surgical or poking a needle and now we can see some liquid accumulation in one of his hind leg . Any advice would be helpful and also can u give us and idea what are his survival rate so that we can prepare our self mentally . THanks
Hello desi drummer, these symptoms sound much like my own dog, who is also being treated with ivf. I hope you resolved the issue ? X
My furbaby is been living with liver disease she is now 15 she started have symptomatic when she was about 10 ,but she is now losing her hair gaving off a smell . I noticed since I started having her filter water she been doing a bit better I hope this help you or at least gave you a idea of life for your furbaby. One more thing watch what food you gave her certain one makes the liver work harder which is not good at this point
I took my dog to the vet and they said she may have a PSS but we would have to do another test since the ultrasound didn't show a shunt. She presents with neurological symptoms every once in a while (disoriented or drunk) but I give her lactulose and Denamarin and we wait it out. By the next day she is back to normal. Any suggestions?
How's your dog did you try milk thistle
what food would you feed them? (suggested brand ? ) High carb low protein?
My mom’s dog had server liver issues. After spending 8,000 for nothing (antibiotics and testing) they changed her diet. They only fed her zucchini, sweet potatoes, eggs, chicken and some kale. She boiled all of it. No rice.
She made a 100% recovery after that. Now they spend a good amount of money on good dog food
hello... i have a 6 month old mixed boston terrier/pug and was showing signs of liver damage. All the test that were needed to make sure it was a liver shunt were done. He had surgery and once they opened him up and seen his liver he had so many shunt you couldnt count them. Nothing was done for him because of the amounts of shunts in his liver. He was sent him with Metronidazole, Lactulose and Keppra. Should he be on anything else to help his liver?
Keppra made my dog worse.
Hi Dogtor Pete, our senior dog have high triglycerides, elevated pancreas and liver enzymes, we already changed her diet to prescription low fat and for 4 mos now, 2 bloodwork but reaults ia still the same, the only symptoms she have is increase fluid intake and urination. Our vet dr seems puzzled on her condition, any advice? Thanks
How is your dog now? Did you try milk thistle?
Cushing Syndrome, is how it all started with my dog.
sir i need help plz
My dog ate a gummy or some but she only has lethargy
My dog is currently going through this and I don’t think my vet is helping
I wish she could help honestly, it is heartbreaking
The vet said my hound may have liver cancer but he can't order a biopsy be platelets are so low. He's quite sick and it's terrifying
So sorry. Prayers for him.
What are home remedies because i don't have the money to go see a vet and I don't want !y dog to die ! Please help me
My little 16 lb. Boston Terrier has a diseased liver I just found out last week. Is liver disease always terminal?
Try milk thistle, it’s natural.
Hi doc.. wat is the best food for dog have a liver disease?
Im not the vet,but i read that cooked chicken or fish without any seasonings is really good, and also add in a tablet of milk thistle.
My dog as of now is experiencing this. This video really gives me information about his possible health problem. We've decided to bring him to the veterinarian but the problem is the treatment is too expensive and we cannot afford it and that hurts me because I really don't know what to do, i am seeing my dog fighting but I can't fight for him because of the expensive payment for the treatment. Yellowish eyes ears and mouth the jaundice. He is not eating but he is always drinking water.
Thank you for this information. If you are reading this I hope you can help me save my dog. His name is loki, I can't accept his sickness and it makes me overthink. Please help us.
I'm sorry to hear this, I have exactly the same issue. No vets won't help my dog without 2k of UK pounds 😞. I do t have the money and I don't want my dog to dye.
I hope your dog will be better soon
How's your dog now did you try milk thistle
The expense is… expensive. I’ve spent $1500 on my girl & none the better, I’m a widow on SS and I have 2 other dogs, both are nine. My chihuahua girl is going on 13, the worse is seeing her suffer, always moaning so I know she’s in pain, it’s 1AM as I type this and I had to get up bc the moans are keeping me awake. I feel 😢so bad for her.
how can i make the carb higher if she is fat? I increase protein and less carb coz she is also heavy and fat. she is senior dog. I am not sure why she is ithcing so much and her hair is getting off. she had erlichia and have very bad liver and kidney. I am not sure now coz i didn't had repeat test. she is ithcing and her skin is getting dark and bald. I gave her citirizine everyday and i had given half of the nexgard, next month i will give bravecto. I bought liver supplement but she won't drink it, it's suppose to be for water but she refuse to drink water if i mix it. I'll just look for another liver and kidney supplement. I am worried and stress for her.
What is the best type of food to help with liver failure please in my GSD
Good day. Ideally you would like to feed him a high carbohydrate and low, highly digestible protein diet. The best one that I would recommend is something like the Royal Canin Hepatic Adult Dog Food.
I wanted to feed him fresh food ie veg rice oats eggs white fish that kind of thing would this type of diet be sufficient
and possibly help his recovery or stabthank you for your
Sorry that should have read as “stabilize his situation? “ thank you for your help
Hepatic dry food ( Royal Canin) my vet prescribed but my dog won’t eat it it was $. 60. A bag. What a waste.I give him grain free Earthborn coastal catch he eats less these days & hardly any water . Total heartbreak, somany pets suffering with toxic livers , I’m so sorry for all the folks inthe comment section going through this dreadful heartache, my little buddy Is only 5 yrs old 🌹🌸🌷❤️
I bought that Royal Canin hepatic dog food , he won’t even touch it
My dog is 18 years old and is in a very late stage of kidney failure, per his labs. Since doing IV fluid (150ml) twice a week and changing his diet, he has seemed like his old self for the last 5 months - he runs around and plays, etc. Just recently he's gotten very combative (he has no teeth) and wriggly during IV fluids, so much so that the vet tech was unable to give him fluids this last visit. I'm beside myself. She said "He's just over being poked". She mentioned using something like a cat-bag or a grooming hammock....but I don't know what to do. The fluids are keeping him very comfortable, but the poking is not. If I stop doing fluids, he will likely become dehydrated and suffer while he declines. I don't know what's worse. Does anyone have insight? I feel so much grief. He's the love of my life.
Can you not try a syringe in small increments under the tongue?
My terrier has high liver enzymes, what kind of food do u recommend doctor? High protein? How much milk thistle? She is a 15lb 🐕
Dan Scott, holistic veterinarian, YT can help you. My chihuahua had high protein, my vet said to decrease her wet food to 1 1/2oz. She was getting three ounces.
L arginine, it's all about blood flow
Thank u so much for this useful information, our dog is not well from couple of days and the doctors said that his lever is 100% damaged..he is suffering from jaundice ,vomitting ,loss of appetite and even he is not responding to us...i just want to ask you what should we change in his appetite
Our dog died from being put on a antifungal med it destroyed his liver and his brain wasn't working well......I think the hospital gave up on him...he was only 2
Our dog was just seen by a vet we haven't seen before because he's extremely lethargic. We brought him to this vet because ours wouldn't take him until next month and we're worried. He checks gums, and I assume whites of the eyes.. and told my sister in law the dog is going to die and we have to consider putting him down before organs shut down. I'd there anything that can be done?
This video is the reason we'll call back to his vet and let them know what this new one said. Maybe there's hope, but this vet apparently made it seem like the dog may only have days.
If anyone has any additional input..
That's exactly what is going on sadly with our Jack Russel terrier 😞. The vets wants 2k in the UK so he can be helped. Unfortunately I don't have no insurance for him nor the money and therefore I can't help him. I have spent every penny to help him but I certainly don't have 2K and no organizations won't help. I dont want him to be put to sleep I truly want him to be fine again 😞😭. The vets just wants money and they won't help to save a life of a dog 😢 than what kind of humans are they. I'm so sad 💔
@@no1some186 have you tried the PDSA ?
Hello, yes we tried but unfortunately the waiting time was way too long and our loved Jack Russell has sadly passed away within one week of finding the illness 😭😞😞😞😣😢😢❤️.
@@no1some186 I am so sorry for your loss 💔💔💔
@@no1some186 I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved dog. I have a female jack Russell and I adore her, they are wonderful dogs, you get alot of dog for a little dog. Mine too recently unwell and here in Ireland 🇮🇪 is very expensive, it could cost thousands, and no garentee, its heartbreaking, may not be able to save her, either way, wish I had the choice, so I can relate, just know you loved your dog, and they loved you, you did your best, many loving dog guardians haven't got thousands to spare, its become unaffordable ,and I don't understand why so many dogs are getting so unwell. Dogs used to live longer years ago, and less veterinary care, Much love ❤
My 15 y/o Chihuahua has been suffering liver disease for about three years now. The alleged cause was a clogged gallbladder. The was given a special medicine to unclog it. that really never worked. Her slow and gradual decline continues.
I came across milk thistle seed powder. If our 2-year-old Yorkie has a liver shunt, we will highly consider it. I hope you find something that works.
The vet never said what caused my chihuahua to have enlarged liver, though it could be from her Cushing Syndrome.
I think idiopathic head tremors for a day and a balf was the only sign of liver disease in my puppy when he was 10 months old.
Don't think any liver disease has a happy ending. Best you hope for is to buy time.
I think it’s the dog foods ,liver problems require low phosphorus food, there’s a y recalls on thesedog foods.
I do as well! After my 12 year old mini pin almost died from liver failure, we took her off dog food and started feeding her homemade food. She’s been in perfect health ever since.
@@daisyd8479 may i know ur homemade dogfood recipe, please??
@@vidisweetbaby6094 yeah, we do 80% boiled low fat white meat (usually chicken or turkey), 20% steamed mixed vegetables and a splash of low sodium chicken bone broth. We feed fruit once in a while as treats. With dogs in liver failure or living with a damaged liver, it’s best to avoid red meat, high sodium food, and fatty foods since it’s hard on their liver.
@@daisyd8479 thank u so much for replying… really appreciate It…
Hi
We’re researching a lot at the moment, due to our dog having dangerous high liver enzymes. We have always followed a similar recipe and have 3 Coton de tulears.
Dougal displayed no signs until he had a full on seizure. We chose the breed for being healthy, and longevity.
We obviously didn’t do enough genetic testing and even though we had a kennel club history, didn’t realise the implications of interbreeding . Closest relative is great aunt. So we are pretty sure this is the main cause for our dog. He is on medication for life now, but we’re working on getting his enzymes down. 💔
Doctor i'm from srilanka 😢😢 i'm in big trouble, my dog is a rhodesian ridgeback, he is suffering from some an un identify illness 😢😢 i am fed up with my life, please help me doctor 🙏🙏
How is your dog now?
@@traveldiaries1010 triple gems blesses, he is getting wel now❤❤ thank u very much for paying attention my comment 🙏🙏 u are the only one who did so😢😢 but i hopped doctor would answer my comment but he seems to be didnt care my poor dog😌😌
My dog recently died due to some thing on his liver within hours I definitely have more questions and the vets couldn’t answer it
Statistically speaking, it was a hemangiosarcoma tumor of the liver. These tumors are not curable and they rupture and cause internal bleeding and death very quickly. Operating on them is rarely advised because by the time they are caught they are likely to have metastasized. Most dogs are fine until the rupture. I had to put my dog down at the emergency room because of a ruptured, spleen hemangiosarcoma.
My toy poodle is two years old and unspayed, she's experiencing seizures, loss of appetite, couldn't hold her urination, vomitting.
Brough her to the vet today and did a blood test, found out that her ALT reading is 1000 so she was admitted to the hospitals performing IV drip. The vet told me to monitor her condition for the next few days.
Possible diagnosis indicates primary infection or uterus...
Not sure if i should just ask for a check on whether it's caused by uterus and have a surgery performed on her asap...
How long does a dog usually lives after being diagnosed and cured with such disease? and is the chance of surviving the whole process high..?
How’s your dog now?
My dog mango tango died a couple weeks ago from Liver failure and we don’t know what went wrong I miss him so much he was my best friend and I don’t know what to do with him
So sorry for your loss. That’s rough.
So sorry about Mango. Did he die at home? My dog liver is failing levels are above 1800. Vet wants me to euthanize her, but she still wags her tail when she walks around 😞
@@kathryng8258 No, he didn’t die at home we took him to the vet to see what wrong and they said it was liver failure and just to run the test to see how it got to that was very expensive and they said even if we did do all of that he wouldn’t get better so they said it would be best if we just put him to sleep 😞
@@zabbysworld673 That's very sad. Sorry that happened! This vet wanted me to do same but I brought her back home for now and getting a second opinion.
@@kathryng8258 Thank you 😊 for sharing your story with me I hope your dog get better😊
It was to late my dog Allready died😢
My dog and I have been fighting for her life for 10 days now. Acute toxic hepatitis from poisoning with a very toxic poison
My dog went into acute liver failure after chewing on moldy acorns outside (I discovered the evidence after rushing her to the ER for extreme lethargy). The doctors claimed that she must have eaten an Aminita Phylloides mushroom (death cap) which grow in CA. But, that week, she only had access to the raised porch so I know for sure it was not a mushroom. I told the doctors that it was acorns with mold inside and they discounted my scientific observation because they had not heard of that-- If a vet has not heard of something then it does not exist in most cases.
The good news is that with supportive care in the hospital, she survived and her liver made a full recovery.
Oh my love, you have given me so much valuable information.i thank you so much. I must tell you that I was about to turn your presentation off because I did not trust your physical movements. They were too much like high pressure salesmen. Please tune down your movements. Your verbal presentation is perfect. Please accept this criticism as positive.
😭😭My golden retrever is death liver problem
How old was your dog.?? 😢😢
@@krishallee2231 only 3year old female
Any updates?
@@trashcat4341 new puppy le aaya newfowland ka
Incorrect. Dogs with liver failure should be fed liver, egg, fish, and lean beef. Do not feed carbs or fat as these are broken down by the liver
I just had to put my down my dog today because of liver and kidney disease
How old is your dog ? My dog was just diagnosed with acute kidney & liver failure and I’m afraid it may lead to ultimately putting him down. He’s currently hospitalized
He was just about to turn 7 years old I had to put him down two days before his bday, my dog had the same thing and one day just decided to lay down and not move at all and he barely was able to blink and every breathe he took cause him to shake in pain, most likely your dog is in pain and is suffering you might need to put down your dog please keep me updated
im sorry for ur loss, painful to read
Damn no hope to fix the issue? Wow
@@Itsjujubby please try before putting him down
Good morning SA, I sent you a message on Facebook. I wish you could reply back.
Thanks for your efforts and informative videos