Why does my dog have diarrhea? It is one of the most common digestive questions owners ask, and it often appears suddenly. Many dogs seem completely normal one day and then develop loose stool the next, which can be stressful to see. While diarrhea is unpleasant, it also serves as a signal that the digestive […]
Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhea? Causes and When to Worry Read Post »
If you are wondering how to keep pets calm during Christmas & fireworks, the holidays are full of excitement, noise, and celebration for people, but for pets, it can be a very different experience. This time of year is often overwhelming for them. Changes in routine, unfamiliar guests coming and going, and sudden loud sounds,
How to keep pets calm during Christmas & Fireworks Read Post »
Christmas is a joyful time for families, filled with festive meals and delicious treats. However, holiday foods toxic to dogs can make it one of the most dangerous times of year for pets. Veterinarians consistently report a sharp increase in emergency visits during the holiday season—often due to well-meaning owners feeding their pets foods they
If your dog’s bloodwork came back with high liver enzymes, seeing “ALT,” “ALP,” “AST,” or “GGT” flagged in red can be unsettling, especially without context. The good news: an elevated liver enzyme is a sign of liver cell stress or turnover, not a diagnosis by itself. What actually matters is the pattern. Which enzymes are
Dog Liver Bloodwork: What High ALT, ALP, AST, and GGT Mean For My dog Read Post »
Seeing high liver enzymes on your dog’s bloodwork often triggers one immediate impulse: start a supplement. That can be reasonable, but it is not automatically the best next step. Numbers like ALT and ALP are usually signals of irritation or bile flow stress, not a diagnosis by themselves. Most liver products are trying to support
High Liver Enzymes in Dogs: Should They Take Supplements? Read Post »
A high ALT or ALP result often sends people straight to the dog-food aisle. I understand the instinct, but a liver enzyme result is not a diet diagnosis. Some dogs need a therapeutic hepatic diet; others need no food change at all. The useful question is not “Which food lowers liver enzymes?” It is “What
I suspect that you landed on this page because either your veterinarian told you that your dog has elevated ALT in dogs on a blood test, or you are wondering what the red value means on the lab report. Whichever it was, welcome here, and I will provide you with a concise answer to that
