Dr Craig Webb is a specialist gastroenterologist from Colorado State University. He found a passion for veterinary medicine after his family cat received excellent treatment at the University of Wisconsin veterinary hospital. This episode provides a thorough and practical approach to managing liver disease in clinic. 

Topics discussed include:
ALT vs ALP, what elevations in these enzymes signify
The clinical significance of elevated ALT, and what could be causing this
The importance of assessing the patient as a whole, rather than the biochemistry alone
When should you recheck liver enzymes?
Dr Webb's step-wise approach to diagnosis of liver disease
Do you really need to check clotting factors before conducting liver tissue sampling?
How to approach management when finances are prohibitive 
Dr Webb's favoured nutraceuticals for liver support, including S-Adenosylmethionine, milk thistle and vitamin E
How diet can be a valuable preventative approach to reducing liver disease risk in certain animals 

You can find Dr Craig Webb at http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/directorysearch/search/memberprofile/cvmbs/1059/webb/craig 

Dr Craig Webb is a specialist gastroenterologist from Colorado State University. He found a passion for veterinary medicine after his family cat received excellent treatment at the University of Wisconsin veterinary hospital. This episode provides a thorough and practical approach to managing liver disease in clinic.&nbsp;
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>ALT vs ALP, what elevations in these enzymes signify</li>
<li>The clinical significance of elevated ALT, and what could be causing this</li>
<li>The importance of assessing the patient as a whole, rather than the biochemistry alone</li>
<li>When should you recheck liver enzymes?</li>
<li>Dr Webb's step-wise approach to diagnosis of liver disease</li>
<li>Do you really need to check clotting factors before conducting liver tissue sampling?</li>
<li>How to approach management when finances are prohibitive&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr Webb's favoured nutraceuticals for liver support, including S-Adenosylmethionine, milk thistle and vitamin E</li>
<li>How diet can be a valuable preventative approach to reducing liver disease risk in certain animals&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You can find Dr Craig Webb at <a href="http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/directorysearch/search/memberprofile/cvmbs/1059/webb/craig">http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/directorysearch/search/memberprofile/cvmbs/1059/webb/craig&nbsp;</a>

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The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

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Dr Craig Webb is a specialist gastroenterologist from Colorado State University. He found a passion for veterinary medicine after his family cat received excellent treatment at the University of Wisconsin veterinary hospital. This episode provides a thorough and practical approach to managing liver disease in clinic.

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