The liver is the largest organ in the dog's body. Long-term exposure to various pollutants, such as excessive exposure to chemical toxins, insect repellents, injections, tick and flea chemicals, heartworm medicine, drench medicine and vaccinations, steroids, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, etc., will overload the dog's liver, leading to cell death and liver damage, or acute liver failure. Although some medications are prescribed by veterinarians, regular blood tests are required to monitor liver enzyme levels.
Be especially aware that medications such as glucocorticoids (steroids) and anti-epileptic drugs (phenobarbital) can affect the liver, especially when taken long term. Certain antibiotics (such as tetracycline) are also harmful to the liver and need to be given with caution to dogs with any liver damage.
Dog Hepatitis: The Liver Acts Like a Filter to Remove Toxins
However, when liver cells are insufficient to remove all toxins, toxins have the opportunity to enter other organs through the liver, and even reach the brain, affecting the function of brain cells. In the early stage, patients may not recognize family members or acquaintances, and may develop severe dementia, or become confused like a drunk, or even completely comatose.
Once acute liver failure occurs, the cat or dog's condition will take a sharp turn for the worse and they will quickly fall into a coma in a short period of time.
Chronic liver failure is a gradual deterioration of liver function, which may lead to certain symptoms such as abdominal swelling, swollen limbs, easy bleeding, etc. Hepatic coma may also occur. Hepatic coma is caused by the liver losing its detoxification function, resulting in toxins spreading to the blood throughout the body.
Liver Index: What is ALT? What is AST?
A blood test report showing an elevated ALT index may indicate that liver cells are rapidly dying/liver damage
When the liver is injured, ALT (liver enzyme) will leak out and go to the blood. The more it leaks, the more liver cells are injured, and the higher the index! In addition, other diseases that can cause elevated ALT (liver enzyme) include: jaundice, pancreatitis, diabetes, hypothyroidism, heartworm infection, obesity, and the effects of drug corticosteroids.
AST and ALT are two transaminases in the blood, which are actually "liver inflammation indexes"
ALT: Liver inflammation will cause ALT values to rise;
AST: Viral hepatitis, myocardial infarction, muscle inflammation or hemolysis will increase the AST value;
Gallbladder Index: What is ALP? And what are the related indices?
Cholelithiasis and cholangitis can cause the body to increase ALP release, and hepatitis or cirrhosis can also increase ALP levels;
ALP: Steroid drugs, breast tumors, and bone tumors can cause ALP to rise;
GGT: Very sensitive to liver and gallbladder damage. Hepatitis, fatty liver, and drug-induced liver damage can all lead to an increase in this index.
TBIL: The liver cannot process bilirubin, causing metabolites to accumulate in the blood, leading to jaundice;
What are hepatitis, fatty liver and cirrhosis in cats and dogs?
Hepatitis, fatty liver disease and cirrhosis are three different liver diseases, each with different causes and symptoms.
Hepatitis – Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver
Fatty liver - too much fat in the liver, metabolic disease, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol in the body
Cirrhosis - severe chronic damage and fibrosis of liver tissue, long-term hepatitis in cats and dogs, liver cell apoptosis, causing normal liver cells to be replaced by fibrous tissue, affecting liver function.
There is a relationship between these three, and long-term hepatitis or fatty liver may lead to cirrhosis.
How to cure hepatitis in cats and dogs!
How to protect the liver and lower the hepatitis index?
First of all, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the liver and gallbladder are closely related, and the spleen and stomach are also the closest.
Therefore, when there is a problem with the liver, symptoms of gastrointestinal disease will also appear at the same time, manifested in decreased appetite, poor spirits, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, frequent thirst and polyuria. It may also be accompanied by jaundice, ascites, epilepsy, abnormal coagulation function (when there is a wound, it will bleed profusely), bloody stools, vomiting blood, skin hemorrhages and ecchymosis, etc.) and neurological symptoms (dementia, loss of direction, walking in circles). If the hepatitis index is not lowered in time, it may even be life-threatening.
Step one: Find the source and reduce the burden on your liver!
Reduce the burden on your pet's liver: Pay attention to air pollution at home, water in the water dispenser, whether the dishes are cleaned regularly, whether commercial dry food contains aflatoxin contamination (dry food is improperly packaged and damp), chemical toxins that pets are overexposed to, tick and flea chemicals, heartworm medicine, anthelmintics, and vaccinations, etc. Find the source and stop these sources from continuing to harm the liver.
Step 2: How does Traditional Chinese Medicine reverse hepatitis?
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the golden rule of treatment for a constitution with "liver and gallbladder dysfunction, spleen deficiency and dampness" is "soothing the liver and promoting gallbladder function, nourishing the spleen and promoting water retention."
Soothing the liver means: promoting the circulation of qi and blood by regulating and soothing liver function
Choleretic means: promoting bile secretion and excretion, helping digestion and metabolism of fat, clearing bile duct blockage
To strengthen the spleen means: strengthening the spleen and stomach functions and the absorption and digestion ability, and replenishing the "acquired foundation"
Diuresis means: promoting water metabolism in the body, expelling excess water, reducing ascites and fatigue, and expelling dampness.
Step 3: How to reverse hepatitis nutritionally?
Nutritionists recommend eating a controlled amount of high-quality protein and low-fat foods, and increasing the proportion of antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Omega-3 fish: Helps reduce liver inflammation and fat accumulation
Carotene: helps maintain liver health and promote liver cell regeneration
Antioxidant vegetables: help digestion and reduce the risk of developing fatty liver
Dietary fiber: lowers cholesterol and improves blood circulation
Low in calories and high in fiber: High in fiber supports liver health and repair, and replenishes vitamins and minerals
Diuresis and detoxification: Diet to promote metabolism and detoxification
Resist chemical damage and reverse hepatitis
Add liver detoxification and healing diets to your pets
Q: Do I need to detoxify my liver if I don’t have hepatitis?
"The liver is a silent organ." The liver usually does not show obvious symptoms in the early stages. By the time you notice a problem, the liver may have been severely damaged. Therefore, occasionally switching to " liver detoxification diet " in your daily balanced diet, increasing foods rich in specific antioxidants , such as fruits that soothe the liver and promote bile secretion, vegetables that nourish the spleen and promote diuresis, and low-calorie, high-fiber nutrition , avoiding low-quality and excessive fats, sugars, and processed foods , regularly doing aerobic exercise , conducting regular liver function tests , and reducing contact with chemicals and toxic drugs are all effective measures.
Special dietary therapy for liver and gallbladder health "A date with cod mushrooms in the forest"!
A special dietary therapy developed from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and nutrition to "soothe the liver and gallbladder, nourish the spleen and promote diuresis" for your pet
" High-fiber Wild Vegetable Series: Cod Mushroom Forest Appointment - High-content Anti-inflammatory Multi-vegetable Staple Food
The delicious sweet and elegant Shanlinzhiyue special recipe reduces the liver inflammation index of pets, repairs liver cells, and assists the liver and gallbladder in detoxification and repair functions.
Diet therapy for digestion, weight loss, and spleen and stomach. It is also a healing diet therapy for diabetes, liver abnormalities, bile abnormalities, canine hepatitis, and Kuhn's disease.
In the mountains, the fresh air is filled with delicious aromas. This dish with tender cod as the main ingredient is like a clear mountain spring under the gentle mountain peaks in the morning mist. It blends with the natural sweetness of golden mushrooms and oyster mushrooms to promote metabolism. The golden color of the seasonal pumpkin and the bright orange of the radish complement each other, and the crispness of the wood ear brings layers of surprises to the taste buds. Paired with the freshness of the coastal kelp, it awakens the joy deep in the soul. "
Cod is cold in nature and helps to nourish the spleen and promote diuresis. It is also rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce liver inflammation and fat accumulation.
The warm-natured chicken steak and high-quality protein in controlled amounts are high-protein, low-fat foods that help repair damaged liver cells. The neutral-natured pumpkin nourishes the spleen and promotes diuresis, making it very suitable for people with a weak spleen and dampness. It also contains rich antioxidants and fiber, which helps digestion and reduces the risk of fatty liver. The sweet -natured carrot nourishes the spleen and stomach, is rich in beta-carotene, helps liver health, and promotes cell regeneration. The neutral-natured wood ear promotes digestion and eliminates moisture, is rich in dietary fiber, helps lower cholesterol and improves blood circulation. The neutral-natured oyster mushroom helps the spleen and stomach digest, is low in calories, and high in fiber, and can support liver health. Golden mushrooms are mild in nature , suitable for nourishing the spleen and stomach, low in fat, rich in vitamins and minerals, and helpful for recovery from illness. Kelp powder is cold in nature, diuretic, rich in iodine and dietary fiber, and helps promote metabolism and detoxification. Dried fish powder is warm in nature, and a controlled amount of protein supplementation helps repair liver cells.
The liver and gallbladder health diet not only provides nutritional support rich in protein, vitamins and dietary fiber, but also supports the repair and regeneration of liver cells. Its antioxidant properties, such as the antioxidants in pumpkin and carrots, can reduce liver inflammation and help remove free radicals. At the same time, ingredients such as black fungus and kelp help improve intestinal health, promote digestion, and reduce the burden on the liver. Cod and low-fat ingredients help reduce liver fat deposits and reduce the risk of fatty liver. Through a reasonable diet and a healthy lifestyle, it helps to reverse early hepatitis and improve overall condition.
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