In this first segment of a 4-part series on the topic of liver disease in dogs, we learn how to approach canine patients with increased liver enzymes on routine blood work analysis. Dr. Leveille-Webster - a board-certified small animal internist with expertise in dog and cat hepatobiliary disorders - discusses a systematic algorithm and rational approach to determining why a dog has increases in either serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) or serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Discussion includes:
- When these enzyme elevations should be of concern
- How to differentiate whether they are due to primary or secondary hepatobiliary disorders
- The importance of recognizing breed predispositions and if they might be due to potentially hepatotoxic drugs or supplements
- Common diseases associated with liver enzyme elevations and how they are diagnosed
Running time: 90 mins
Approved for 1.5 hrs of CE credit by AAVSB RACE and NY State
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