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Canine Chronic Hepatitis – Inflammatory Liver Disease in Dogs

The liver is a unique organ with several important functions in the body. For various reasons, the liver can become inflamed, resulting in a clinical syndrome called canine chronic hepatitis. This week, I discuss this important disease entity including details about diagnosis and treatment. Happy reading! Canine Chronic Hepatitis – What is it? The liver … [Read more…]

Liver Enzymes Gone Awry – It’s Not Always The Liver’s Fault

Some of the most commonly measured blood values in dogs and cats are liver enzymes. When elevations occur, one may logically assume an elevation of a specific liver enzyme means the problem lies with the liver itself. But that isn’t always the case, and in this week’s post, I share some information about liver enzymes … [Read more…]