If your dog’s blood test results come back with higher-than-normal liver values, your vet may recommend a liver biopsy — but only after a few more noninvasive tests are performed.
Author: Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD, is a small animal and exotics veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lichtenberg also trained at the Philadelphia Zoo. She now practices in the New York City area and lives in the West Village with her husband and her rescued pets, Cocoa and OG. Dr. Lichtenberg has been writing for Petful for many years, and she has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers’ Association.
FeLV: What Happens If I Bring a Leukemia-Positive Cat Into My Home?
The risk posed to other cats depends on a few factors, such as their age and how much they interact with the FeLV-positive cat.
Here’s to Vet Techs: Unsung Heroes of Every Vet Clinic
Veterinary technicians have a crap job at times (literally), but they are the driving forces that keep your vet’s office running smoothly.
The Sad Truth: Some Pet Stores Mistreat the Animals They Sell
When pet stores mistreat the animals they’re trying to sell, these poor pets may never make it to their forever home. Here’s one recent example.
Why Your Veterinarian Keeps Referring You to a Specialist
Yes, specialists can add to the cost of care, but referrals to specialists also mean that your pet is getting overall better treatment.
Why Your Vet Wants to Send Your Pet’s X-Rays to a Radiologist
If your veterinarian asks you to get a radiology consult for your pet, do it — it’s well worth the money, and here’s why.
How Veterinarians Are Handling the Opioid Crisis
Veterinarians have to be extra vigilant these days in how they prescribe controlled drugs to pets in need of pain relief.
Dog Cloning: Scientific Breakthrough or Unethical Practice?
With Barbra Streisand giving credibility to this icky practice, dog cloning might become a legitimate choice for pet lovers. But don’t fall for it.
Reject Dog Breed Snobbery — Mutts and Rescue Dogs Are Amazing
It’s not the breed of dog that’s important — it’s the connection you forge with them when they become part of your family. Dog breed snobbery is dead.
Why Shouldn’t I Pick Up That Stray Cat?
Do not pick up a stray cat. It’s best not to risk it — cats who are unknown to you and your other pets may cause real harm. Here’s what to do instead.
