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Liver disease on account of a malfunctioning or sluggish liver is one of the major causes of death among canines in the US. The liver is one of the most important organs of the body and is involved with a number of physiological and biochemical processes in the dog’s body. It is actively responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and vitamins. It detoxifies the body and produces bile. These are just a few of the functions that it performs.

The liver is also one of the few organs that carry out its functions even if there is liver damage. It is one of the few organs that are capable of regenerating and healing itself. It is not very easy to diagnose liver disease. The common symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal pain may indicate other underlying conditions.

It is very important to take your pet for a complete check up in case it exhibits any symptom of liver disease or if you have reason to suspect that it is suffering from a malfunctioning liver. The doctor will perform tests that are meant for diagnosing liver disease.

If diagnosed early, there are certain types of liver diseases that can be treated by a reformed diet, antibiotics and rest. A diet based on natural foods is the first thing that the vet will recommend. This will give the liver the time to heal itself.

 In fact, some commercial dog foods may be responsible for overloading the animal’s liver and creating problems for this sensitive organ. If you feed your dog with commercial dog food, then you should make sure that it is of good quality and does not have a large quantity of fillers such as corn,
 
Timely diagnosis, dietary reforms and medication may help your pet to recover from liver disease.