Elevated liver enzymes

[Lee Seidman]

Our Billabong, an 8.5 Goldendoodle was diagnosed with high elevated liver enzymes. He goes in Weds for an ultra sound. Has anyone knowledge of what this could mean?

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

I am sorry to hear this.  It must worry you terribly.  You can google it and see for yourself that it can be something fairly treatable to something nasty.

I think the best course is to hope that it is something treatable and wait for the ultrasound.  Hopefully you can see the vet and talk to him about it.  If you live near a veterinary school or large metropolitan area, after the ultrasound you may be referred to a specialist. 

I will keep my fingers crossed for  and think kind thoughts for you and Billabong.  Worry is not worthless, it is a form of prayer.   

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

It's good that you're having an ultrasound done. There are many reasons why Billabong's liver enzymes are elevated -- some innocuous and others downright frightening. See what the ultrasound shows (or doesn't show) and take it from there. Easier said than done. I know from experience! And I should add that even something worrisome could end up being nothing serious -- this I know from experience, as well.  

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

I had this happen too.  We put the dog on liver support medication and re-drew the lab 6 weeks later.  It was normal.  No explanation for why it was up; the dog had no symptoms.  Never elevated again.  Had it remained up the ultrasound was where we were going next.  Good luck.