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Addison's disease?
I'm thinking my friends dog has addisons. Her dog (Tiffany) is at my
house because she wasn't eating and my friend has health problems so I brought Tiffany home to try and get her to eat. She has been gaining since she has been her but very slowly. I had her blood work done and here is the results BUN/Creatinine Ratio HIGH 40/lab range 4-27 Calcium Low 8.6/lab range 8.9-11.4mg/dl Glucose LOW 49/lab range 70-138 mg/dl Neutrophils HIGH 80/lab range 60-77% Eosinophils LOW 1/lab range 2-10% Platelet Count HIGH 626/lab range 170-400 Is this consistent with Addison's dIsease? I'm going to take her to an internist Monday, but I would llike to have some idea when I take her in. Thanks so much!! |
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"cornwagon" wrote in message ups.com... BUN/Creatinine Ratio HIGH 40/lab range 4-27 Calcium Low 8.6/lab range 8.9-11.4mg/dl Glucose LOW 49/lab range 70-138 mg/dl Here's a site to explain lab values (chemistry section only). http://www.nwlabs.co.uk/testinterpindx.html Had this dog fasted for 12 hours before the test? Sometimes a recent meal can elevate Bun/creatinine. The only way to find out if it's kidney problems is to fast the dog and get bloodwork rerun, and take in a urine sample also (first pee of the morning - put in fridge if not going to vet immediately). Kidney problems cannot be diagnosed solely on blood work. And while we're on kidney problems, you are aware of the pet food recall that went on for 2 months aren't you? If this dog hasn't been eating properly for a while, sometimes the blood values are all over the map. Neutrophils HIGH 80/lab range 60-77% Eosinophils LOW 1/lab range 2-10% Platelet Count HIGH 626/lab range 170-400 Here's a section that explains the CBC part of the lab work: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/lab.asp Eosinophils are only notable when they're elevated - which usually indicates parasites of some kind. A high neutrophil count may indicate infection, but this dog's results aren't that far out of range. High platelet count - don't know about that one - they only seem concerned about low counts. Is this consistent with Addison's dIsease? ........don't know - what was the Na/K ratio? Reasons could range from Addison's, toxic food, kidney problems, hypoparathyroidism If they didn't do that part you need to get a full chem panel run on a fasting dog. You basically need more basic info. good luck buglady take out the dog before replying |
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Addison's disease?
On Jun 14, 4:53 pm, "buglady" wrote:
"cornwagon" wrote in message ups.com... BUN/Creatinine Ratio HIGH 40/lab range 4-27 Calcium Low 8.6/lab range 8.9-11.4mg/dl Glucose LOW 49/lab range 70-138 mg/dl Here's a site to explain lab values (chemistry section only).http://www.nwlabs.co.uk/testinterpindx.html Had this dog fasted for 12 hours before the test? Sometimes a recent meal can elevate Bun/creatinine. The only way to find out if it's kidney problems is to fast the dog and get bloodwork rerun, and take in a urine sample also (first pee of the morning - put in fridge if not going to vet immediately). Kidney problems cannot be diagnosed solely on blood work. And while we're on kidney problems, you are aware of the pet food recall that went on for 2 months aren't you? If this dog hasn't been eating properly for a while, sometimes the blood values are all over the map. Neutrophils HIGH 80/lab range 60-77% Eosinophils LOW 1/lab range 2-10% Platelet Count HIGH 626/lab range 170-400 Here's a section that explains the CBC part of the lab work:http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/lab.asp Eosinophils are only notable when they're elevated - which usually indicates parasites of some kind. A high neutrophil count may indicate infection, but this dog's results aren't that far out of range. High platelet count - don't know about that one - they only seem concerned about low counts. Is this consistent with Addison's dIsease? .......don't know - what was the Na/K ratio? Reasons could range from Addison's, toxic food, kidney problems, hypoparathyroidism If they didn't do that part you need to get a full chem panel run on a fasting dog. You basically need more basic info. good luck buglady take out the dog before replying The Na/K ratio was fine. I'm sure Tiffany had fasted because she wasn't eating and was so weak when I saw her, that's why I took her home. The vet seemed to think she was very stressed and that's why she wasn't eating ( my friend is on disability for depression), so I took her to my house and now she is eating. I'm going to ask to get another chem panel and make sure she is fasting and see if it is better now that she is eating. Thank you so much for your replies, I truly appreciate it! |
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