What should I do if my dog’s aminotransferase is high?
Recently, the topic of pet health has become more popular on social media, especially the keyword search volume of "dogs with high transaminase" has increased significantly. Many pet owners have expressed concerns about this. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed answers to the causes, symptoms and countermeasures of high transaminases in dogs.
1. What is transaminase? Why do dogs get elevated?
Transaminase is an important indicator of liver function, mainly including ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase). When a dog's liver, heart, or muscle tissue is damaged, transaminase levels can increase abnormally. The following are common reasons:
| Cause classification | Specific instructions |
|---|---|
| Liver disease | Hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, etc. |
| drugs or poisoning | Accidentally eating toxic substances (such as chocolate, onions), taking certain drugs for a long time |
| Other diseases | Pancreatitis, heart disease, parasitic infections |
2. Common symptoms of high transaminase levels in dogs
If your dog shows the following symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical examination as soon as possible:
| Symptom type | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| Digestive system abnormalities | Loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea |
| behavioral changes | lethargy, lethargy, reduced activity |
| Appearance changes | Jaundice (yellowing of the gums or whites of the eyes), abdominal swelling |
3. What should I do if my dog’s aminotransferase is high?
1.Seek medical diagnosis promptly: The veterinarian will determine the cause of the disease through blood tests, ultrasound and other methods, and formulate a treatment plan based on the results.
2.Adjust diet: Recommend low-fat and high-protein liver prescription food, avoid greasy or high-salt foods. The following is a list of liver-protecting foods that have been hotly discussed recently:
| food type | Reasons for recommendation |
|---|---|
| Boiled chicken breast | Easily digestible, high-quality protein source |
| pumpkin | Rich in fiber to help detoxify |
| Milk Thistle Supplements | Natural liver-protecting ingredients (need to follow doctor’s advice) |
3.drug treatment: Depending on the cause, antibiotics, hepatoprotective drugs (such as SAMe) or infusion may be used. Do not self-medicate.
4.Daily care points:
4. Preventive measures
According to the recommendations from a recent interview with a pet doctor, attention should be paid to preventing elevated transaminases:
| Precautions | Execution method |
|---|---|
| Regular physical examination | Once a year for adult dogs and once every six months for senior dogs |
| Scientific feeding | Choose regular brand dog food and avoid high-oil and salt-rich human food |
| environmental management | Put away household chemicals and poisonous plants |
5. Supplementary remarks on recent hot topics
1. A certain Internet celebrity blogger’s dog accidentally ate raisins, which caused a spike in transaminase, triggering widespread popularization of “dog food taboos.”
2. Pet hospital data shows that cases of liver damage caused by heatstroke increase by 30% in summer, reminding people to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling.
3. The new pet liver disease detection test strips (home version) have caused controversy. Experts recommend that hospital testing should still be used.
If you notice anything abnormal in your dog, please contact a professional veterinarian immediately. Early intervention is the key to successful treatment!
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