For dogs with intervertebral disk disease there is the initial perception that if a dog can not walk or voluntarily urinate it has a poor quality of life. However, for an owner of a small breed dog, if armed with the knowledge of how to care for their dog there is the potential for an excellent quality of life.
Liver blood tests are some of the most commonly performed blood tests. These tests can be used to assess liver functions or liver injury. An initial step in detecting liver damage is a simple blood test to determine the level of certain liver enzymes (proteins) in the blood. Under normal circumstances, these enzymes mostly reside within the cells of the liver.
These may include: 1  Liver function tests (LFTs), which are blood tests that can show evidence of gallbladder disease. 2  A check of the blood's amylase or lipase levels to look for inflammation of the pancreas. 3  Amylase and lipase are enzymes (digestive chemicals) produced in the pancreas.