Is my 15-lb dog's Ursodiol dosage for high liver enzymes safe?

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.

While I can't speak to ursodiol's side effect profile in people, I can tell you that ursodiol does not cause diabetes or exacerbate existing diabetes in dogs. Continue working closely with Mindy's vet to regulate her diabetes and liver dysfunction. I don't see any contraindications or interactions between insulin, ursodiol, and Denamarin. Best of luck with everything!

If there is an indication for the doxycycline, as it sounds like your vet suspects there is--meaning your vet suspects that there is a bacterial infection that may respond to doxycycline-- then it is appropriate. Ideally, a more definitive diagnosis would be reached. Has Casper had an abdominal ultrasound? Is he showing symptoms of illness and that is why your vet ran the bloodwork in the first place? I presume that Casper has a history of elevated liver values since he has been on Denamarin. It may be beneficial to consider a consultation with an internal medicine specialist. Their advanced training and focus on diseases of the internal organs make them an extremely valuable resource in difficult cases. Find one here: https://find.vetspecialists.com/

Hello. The normal dose is 12.5mg/kg, however you can give a higher dose as well, sometimes up to 20mg/kg (however this is usually reserved for very severe infections and given IV). A dose for a 34kg dog would be 425mg - so approximately 500mg, twice daily for 10 days. At this dose his kidney/liver should not be affected.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The dose of Vetmedin is 0.25mg/kg twice daily. So for a 10 lb dog I would prescribe the 1.25mg tablet to give every 12 hours. I would go to 1/2 of a 1.25 mg twice daily around 6-7 lbs. I hope this helps!

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.

Veterinarians use medications like udiliv to treat liver disease and certain gallstones. It helps with regeneration of healthy liver tissue and some dogs stay on the medication long term. Your vet may want to keep your dog on the medication for 3 months and then recheck his bloodwork to see the improvement. If his liver values stay down after coming off the medication than he doesn't need it any longer. If not, he may need to stay on it long term.