• Species: Dog/ Shihtzu
• Age: 2 years
• Sex Neuter status: Male/ Neutered
• Breed: Shihtzu
• Body weight: 13 pounds
• History: Sensitive tummy
• Clinical signs: High ALT Levels
• Duration: 3 weeks
• Your general location: North carolina
• Links to test results, vet reports, X-rays etc: NA

So, long story short, I just got notified by my dogs vet that my 2 year old shihtzu has a high ALT level (139 IU/L). They are wanting to put him on some medications.

Has anyone had a similar experience and was it worth it?

I’m learning that he has a sensitive tummy to anything new at all so it’s difficult to transition him to new food or even new dog treats. I had a plan to transition him to food for sensitive tummies (not started) and now this comes up.

I plan on having conversations with the vet but just not too educated on stuff like this and would like to know before tossing money at them.