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. 2023 Feb 17;10(2):160. doi: 10.3390/vetsci10020160

Table 3.

Precipitating factors for hepatic encephalopathy in dogs.

Precipitating Factors
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Transfusion of stored blood
High-protein diet
Constipation
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Metabolic Alkalosis
Dehydration
Infection
Sepsis
Various Drugs (e.g., diuretics, opioids)
Non-compliance with medical treatment