Is 3 months of Udiliv enough to improve my dog's liver health?

Udiliv is ursodeoxycholic acid and is a medication usually prescribed for humans. Are you sure about the dosage for your dog (3000mg twice daily = 6000mg)? A normal dose for a dog would be 10 to 15 mg/kg(2.2lbs) every 24 hours. This would mean your dog (if it is a dog indeed) mean your dog weighs 400kg? Or is it a horse or cow you are asking about? So, unfortunately, without knowing the species of animal I cannot tell you how long it takes to be washed out from the body. It is usually used in aniumals with cholestatic liver disease. Your vet whould be able to answer your question easily, since he knows your animal.

Udiliv works by thinning and improving the flow of bile through the liver, reducing obstructions and bile stasis which result in elevated enzyme levels such as sgpt. If there is still a cause of inflammation or active liver disease present, these enzymes may start to increase again after the udiliv course has finished - where this is the case further investigation and treatment of the liver disease is required

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! When the liver suffers an insult (such as a toxicity) it can take some time for it to regenerate/repair and all values to return to normal. This process can take months. Typical supportive medications given to dogs with liver injury include Denamarin, Vitamin E, Acetylcysteine, and Ursodiol. A prescription hepatic diet (such as Hill's L/D or Royal Canin Hepatic) may also aid in decreasing any ongoing liver injury. Ursodiol is an oral medication, available by prescription only, that can add in reducing bilirubin by stimulating bile flow from the gallbladder through the biliary tree. It cannot be used if there is underlying gallbladder disorder, such as a gallbladder mucocele (gallstone). Your veterinarian will prescribe this if they feel this will benefit Tasha's recovery. You can certainly schedule a recheck with Tasha's veterinarian to discuss any additional medications or treatment options that may benefit her. The liver is a highly regenerative organ, and if given the proper support can make a complete or near-complete recovery.

I am sorry to hear that Mello has not been well. If liver ultrasound is not conclusive, the best way to go forward is to take liver biopsy - this usually gives definite answer what is going on with the liver. Gall bladder stones are very rare in dogs but relatively easy to pick up during ultrasound scan. My advise would be to discuss liver biopsy with your vet. The supplement you bought is not going to hurt your dog, but at the same time it is very unlikely that it is going to help much if it is not used alongside proper diagnostics and other medical treatment.

Pardale is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that contains acetaminophen and codeine. Acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity in some dogs, especially if used inappropriately. Since he seems to be feeling better, there is a chance his liver will go back to normal with the discontinuation of the drug. Your vet could put him on a liver supplement, like Denamarin, to help his liver function better. Your vet can repeat bloodwork in a month to recheck his values. I would definitely be reluctant to put him back on a non-steroidal type medication for his arthritis or use one in very low doses. You could put him on a joint supplement, like Dasuquin and see if that help his joints.

This is a very valid question and it is important to consider his overall wellbeing and comfort above and beyond prolonging the length of his life. If he is mobile, greeting family members as he normally would and eating enough (a specialised liver diet and supplements can help to reduce some of the symptoms of poor liver function by reducing the amount of toxins the liver needs to excrete. As long as his appetite is sufficient to prevent significant weight loss then it is likely he is feeling ok in himself. The following link can be very helpful for all family members to sit down together and discuss and can help in the medium term decision making https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default/files/import/assets/pdf/hospital/companionAnimals/HonoringtheBond/HowDoIKnowWhen.pdf

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Panda. Sometimes there are supplements that can help with liver support. Many times the liver is able to regenerate after an insult. The veterinarian should make recommendations as far as what needs to be done. It will be worth rechecking her liver values after she has been off the medication for a month or so. I hope this information helps!