![]() Elevated Liver Enzymes in Dog. Home / Blog / Elevated Liver Enzymes. A year ago at Jake’s annual checkup a senior panel was done and his Alk Phos level was elevated at 3. We had follow up 3 and 4 month follow up testing and it was unchanged. No other values were elevated at that time. We had our annual checkup last week and the results of his liver enzyme panel were not good. This time not only was the alk phos elevated to 6. Obviously this was very disheartening as he is clinically asymptomatic. He shows no signs of any problems associated with these results. I immediately got on the internet and started reading to understand more about the potential for liver disease and found your foundation website. I wanted to tap into your experience and knowledge and hopefully get some feedback from you. We have an appointment Monday for xrays. My concern is this is the first time other enzyme levels have been elevated and could this be a fluke or testing error!! I found a round table discussion on this and it suggested repeating the test in 2 to 3 weeks to substantiate the results. ![]() ![]() ![]()
I need to have this discussion with my vet and will do so Monday. Another concern is what I am feeding Jake. About six months ago I put him on a raw food diet (Primal). I tried to find info to see if this could be potentiating a liver problem. The only supplements he is on are kelp and a probiotic. I did have him on milk thistle when the initial alk phos level was elevated but only did this for two months. He has been on other nutritional supplements for skin and coat but I stopped those. I forgot he is also on organic coconut oil. ![]() Heart Foundation and Cancer Council call for action on World No Tobacco Day . Tobacco is the number one preventable cause of the life. ![]() ![]() ![]() There is a local health food store that specializes in dog nutrition and I have been following some of their recommendations for maximizing Jake’s health. Other than this Jake has had occasional ear , skin, and pad issues but for the most part had remained in good health. ![]() I might also add we exercise regularly, walking twice a day weather permitting. Needless to say I am quite concerned and any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I am considering requesting a consult to see an internal vet specialist. I have some other questions about further testing such as serum bile acid. I might also add that I am in medicine myself and knowing what I know about the human element heightens questions and poses trust issues in the care and treatment of Jake!!! I have had some unpleasant vet experiences and just changed vets so at this point my confidence level is being tested and it scares me. First Signs and Symptoms of Stomach Cancer. Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops in the tissues lining the stomach. According to the National Cancer Society, approximately 2. There are no known exact causes of stomach cancer. Things that increase the risk of gastric cancer include peptic ulcers caused by H. Early stomach cancer often does not cause symptoms, but symptoms increase as the cancer grows. Having these symptoms does not always indicate cancer. A feeling of fullness or tightness in the abdomen may be a first sign of gastric cancer. Pressure or occasional sharp pains, excessive burping or a feeling of general discomfort may occur. Heartburn and indigestion is common. Eating may increase the pain or discomfort. People with stomach cancer may have trouble swallowing. As the disease progresses, swallowing becomes even more difficult as the cancer grows. If the cancer is high in the stomach, swallowing troubles occur sooner. Nausea and vomiting indicates many different problems that can range from a virus, food poisoning or an ulcer to something more serious like stomach cancer. If nausea and vomiting do not go away or get increasingly severe, or if there is blood in the vomit, contact the doctor. Losing weight without trying may be a sign of stomach cancer. A loss of appetite or not wanting to eat certain foods may develop over time. A feeling of being full even when still hungry may limit eating leading to weight loss. As the cancer progresses, the stomach or abdomen may feel bloated. Read the latest Cardiology news, opinion, conference coverage, thought leader perspectives, medical journal articles and more from theheart.org and Medscape. The foundation layers include the three plant-based food groups: vegetables and legumes; fruits; grains; These layers make up the largest portion of the Pyramid. Swelling of the abdomen may indicate fluid buildup or tumor growth. It may look larger, or distended, even when no rapid weight gain occurs. Blood present in vomit or bowel movements can be a sign of stomach cancer. Bleeding that starts in the stomach may be seen as bright red blood in vomit, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, bowel movements that are black or tarry or have bright or dark red blood coating the stool. People who normally are very active with lots of energy may feel tired or unable to keep up with their normal activities. Vague, non- specific complaints about not feeling well should be investigated to determine the cause. An overall decline in health can be a sign of many problems, including stomach cancer.
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