From:
Sue
Date: 2001-09-21 12:08:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re: Green Urine
I have also noticed green urine in 2 heartworm postive ferrets. The reason why the urine turns green with HWD is not known (unless Dr. Williams
knows).
Sue = )
Sukie Crandall wrote:
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> From: "Bruce Williams, DVM" <williams@e...>
> Date: Wed Apr 4, 2001 10:40 pm
> Subject: Re: Green Urine
>
> --- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., AFERRETVET@c... wrote:
> > Hi Sukie,
> > Biliverdin is green in color and can give the
> > urine a green color. Biliverdin is usually converted
> > to bilirubin. Bilirubin is yellow in color. High bilirubin
> > will cause jaundice (yellow color to skin, eyes,etc.).
> > As Dr Williams pointed out, destruction of red blood
> > cells can also cause increased biliverdin and a green color
> > to the urine along with some other possible causes.
> > Jerry Murray, DVM
>
> At necropsy, an animal in liver failure can also have green
> discoloration of the kidney tissue as well ("cholemic nephrosis") and
> in really bad cases, the liver is green too.
>
> With kindest regards,
>
> Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
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> From: AFERRETVET@c...
> Date: Wed Apr 4, 2001 4:13 am
> Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re: Green Urine
>
> Hi Sukie,
> Biliverdin is green in color and can give the
> urine a green color. Biliverdin is usually converted
> to bilirubin. Bilirubin is yellow in color. High bilirubin
> will cause jaundice (yellow color to skin, eyes,etc.).
> As Dr Williams pointed out, destruction of red blood
> cells can also cause increased biliverdin and a green color
> to the urine along with some other possible causes.
> Jerry Murray, DVM
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ferret-Health-list/message/2130
>
> From: "Bruce Williams, DVM" <williams@e...>
> Date: Wed Apr 4, 2001 1:59 am
> Subject: Re: Green Urine
>
> --- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., AFERRETVET@c... wrote:
> > Hi WeEz,
> > Green urine may actually be a sign of a liver problem.
> > With his hair loss and now with green urine, I am
> > concern he may have adrenal gland disease on the right
> > side that has spread to his liver. Other causes of liver
> > problems are possible too. I would start with bloodwork,
> > urinalysis. Ultrasound may also be useful to look at his liver.
> > Since he is 10 years old, exploratory surgery would not be my first
> option.
> > It will be interesting to see what shows up,
> > Jerry Murray, DVM
>
> Another possibility in cases of green urine is hemolytic anemia - I
> have seen it occasionally in severe hemolytic anemias with urine
> bilirubins through the roof. Green urine can also be a sign of
> severe urinary tract infection, possibly as a result of adrenal
> disease, prostatic disease, and urine retention.
>
> Unfortunately, my experience is that green urine is not a good sign,
> and indicates serious disease. I think that a CBC, chemistry, and
> urinalysis are better performed sooner than later.
>
> With kindest regards,
>
> Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
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