Liver Disease in Dogs - Causes and Symptoms

The fifth leading cause of death for dogs is liver disease. Luckily, death can be avoided just by being educated on the disease and how to avoid it.

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燱hen my own dog was diagnosed with the condition [liver condition], I know the entire situation could have been handled much better had I taken the time to educate myself and taken the steps necessary early on to help him to his full recovery. My dog has since made a full recovery from jus a few, rather minor, changes in lifestyle.

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There are many different forms of liver disease because liver disease is just a general term used to describe any kind of disorder of the liver. Just like your liver, the dog抯 liver removes toxins and other hazardous things from your dog抯 blood stream. A dog抯 liver is able to function with up to 80% of the liver consume by the disease, which Is amazing, but also leads to well developed diseases before diagnostics are eventually made.

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Some things that may cause your dog to suffer from liver disease are:

-牋牋牋? Exposure to toxins such as lead, iron, and phosphorus

-牋牋牋? Skin infections throughout the dog抯 body

-牋牋牋? Hepatitis

-牋牋牋? Dental cavities and other various dental diseases

-牋牋牋? Genetics; Common in West Highland terriers and Cocker spaniels

-牋牋牋? Inbreeding among dogs

-牋牋牋? Drugs; Even drugs prescribed by a vegetarian can cause liver disease if used for a prolonged period of time

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Some things you may notice if your dog has liver disease are:

-牋牋牋? Yellowing Gums, skin, and eyes

-牋牋牋? Prolonged vomiting

-牋牋牋? Severe Diarrhea

-牋牋牋? Orange urine and increased urination

-牋牋牋? Changes in behavior; Pacing and severe depression are common

-牋牋牋? A swollen stomach

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When helping your dog recover from liver disease proper diet is very important. You should try and keep chocolate and other sugars out of your dog抯 diet while he is in recovery, and try to exclude bones from their diet as well. Water given to your dog should be distilled to prevent any other infections. You should always consult a professional when diagnosing your dog; if you notice some of the symptoms above you should contact a vet immediately.

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