Would liver enzymes be high if a dog has cancer?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Liver enzymes can be high in certain kinds of dog cancers. The enzymes will also be high if the dog has a liver disease.

Answer by  Jolie (1227)

It depends on what kind of cancer the dog has. If the dog has liver cancer/ problems then this could be a signal of this. It is very rare for dogs to get cancer in the liver. A vet should be able to tell you if your dog has cancer in any area of the body.

Answer by  Tknight (273)

Many cancers can create higher liver enzymes, however, it does not usually mean the dog has cancer. Usually, a blood test is conducted to see what kind of enzymes are high for the liver. It is best to check with the vet for a proper diagnosis. High liver enzymes can also be caused by Cushing's Disease and other diseases.

Answer by  LianV (183)

That would be a possibility, however, high liver enzymes can also be a sign of diabetes, an autoimmune problem, or simply that your dog ate a plant that wasn't good for him. My best advice is get the advice of a vet. They can run some blood tests and determine what is wrong.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Yes they can be and if it is liver cancer The enxymes will be extremly high only the vet can answer that for you.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Blood levels of different things might change when a dog has cancer. Cancer often affects many different systems of a dog, so different levels will increase or decrease.

Answer by  snappies (579)

Liver enzymes could be high if a dog has certain kinds of cancer like liver cancer, but it could be other things like an inflammed gastrointenstinal tract or anemia.