Liver (Functions,Diseases)

Question 1

What is the function of the liver

Answer 1

> Detoxifies and excretes drugs
Removes pathogens, Old red blood cells
Produce glucose,Proteins

Question 2

What is the description of liver disease

Answer 2

> Liver failure occurs when 70-80% of liver is injured

Question 3

What is are the causes of liver disease

Answer 3

> Anomalies (shunt)
Infectious- Viral (Canine adenovirus 1)
Neoplasia
Toxins/drugs

Question 4

What are the CS of liver disease

Answer 4

> Vague
> Vomiting,diarrhea
> Polyuria and polydipsia
> Anorexia,weight loss
> Encephalopathy 
> Jaundice

Question 5

How is liver disease diagnosed

Answer 5

> Serum chemistry
Radiographs
Ultrasound,biopsy

Question 6

What is the treatment of liver disease

Answer 6

> Depends if acute or chronic
Activated charcoal
Supportive care
Antibiotics

Question 7

What is the description of Feline hepatic lipidosis

Answer 7

> Idiopathic
Most common in adult obese cats
Stress is a trigger

Question 8

What is the treatment of feline hepatic lipidosis

Answer 8

> Nutritional support

> Gastrostomy tube

Question 9

what is the description of portosystemic shunt

Answer 9

> Vascular communication Between portal and systemic venous systems
Bypasses detoxification so toxin levels increase
Small atrophied livers

Question 10

what are the dogs that get portosystemic shunt

Answer 10

> Yorkshire terriers

> Miniature schnauzers

Question 11

What is the treatment of the portosystemic shunt

Answer 11

> Surgery - Partial to complete ligation of shunt