Hepatic non-functional enzyme profile duringliver dysfunction in a labrador dog

A 4 year old Labrador dog was presented to the clinic with a complaint of distended abdomen, decreased appetite, vomiting, and weakness. Clinical examination revealed pyrexia, increased pulse rate, increased respiratory rate, ascitis, icteric conjunctival mucosa, epigastric pain and yellowish skin discoloration. Diagnosis was made based on hepatic non functional enzyme profile, complete blood picture and urinalysis. The dog was treated with antibiotics, diuretics, nutritional supplements and complete recovery recorded after 15 days.