Tag Archives: Liver Disease

Dog with Chronic Hepatitis

Our 7 y.o. standard poodle (spayed female) was recently diagnosed with chronic hepatitis. Last week she was hospitalized for 3 days on IV antibiotics, vitamin B and some antioxidants. She’s still on oral antibiotics. Our vet is traditional, but offered … Continue reading

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Cat with Sterile Cholangitis

My cat, an 8 year old spayed female has been diagnosed with sterile cholangitis.  The vet says she has a lot of irreversible liver damage. Her veterinarian is using conventional treatments.  She is taking prednisolone, Actigall, Denamarin, and anti-nausea/antiemetic meds … Continue reading

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Dog with Swollen Liver – Hepatitis

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

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