Category Archives: Liver Disease

High Liver Enzyme Level for Puppy

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 6 lb. female Chihuahua just had her yearly exams and shots. The vet called with the results of her blood work and told us that her liver enzymes are 167 and that normal is 50-107. She told us to wait two or … Continue reading →

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Senior Cat with Tumors

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 16-1/2 year old cat, Tiger, and was just diagnosed with a large tumor the size of a grapefruit in the abdomen.  The tumor is pushing his other organs in other directions. His lungs have two small tumors.  He was … Continue reading →

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Cat with Large Mass on Liver

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 9-year-old Persian has been in excellent health until two weeks ago where through a routine exam a mass was discovered. After X-rays, sonograms, an aspiration of the fluid was performe, a very large mass measuring  6.5 cm was discovered on … Continue reading →

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Dog with Swollen Liver – Hepatitis

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Dogs with liver disease may benefit from milk thistle supplements and low protein diets. Continue reading →

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