From:
ELNRRGBY1@aol.com
Date: 2002-08-22 07:21:46 UTC
Subject: Bilirubin in urine and other lab results
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <d1.1d247bd1.2a95eb0a@aol.com>
Hello all, =
I have another ill ferret and wanted to get some input on lab results if =
possible. =A0Most notably, what would be the most likely cause(s) for bilir=
ubin =
to show up on a U/A? =
Results were: =
SG: =A01.024 (via Spectrometer) =
Urobilinogen: =A00.2 =
Bilirubin: =A0++++ =
Protein: =A0trace =
Ketones: =A0neg =
pH: =A07.5 =
Blood: =A0neg =
Leukocytes: =A0neg (don't know if that reading is even beneficial w/ ferret=
s) =
Glucose: =A0neg =A0 =
(dipstick only was done due to limited sample) =
Also, CBC results from same day showed: =
WBC =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=
up at =A0=A020.1 =
Neutrophils % =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0up at =A0=A078.8 =
Total Neutrophils # =A0=A0=A0=A0up at =A0=A015.8 =
Total Monocytes # =A0=A0=A0=A0up at =A0582.9 =
Rest was normal looking, except only very slight deviations of MCV, MCH, an=
d =
and MCHC. =A0=A0No bands present. =
Chemistry from same day was normal with the exception of: =
ALT =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0up at =A0=A0129 =
CPK =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0up at =A0=A0295 =
Sodium =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0down at =A0=A0142 =
Total bilirubin is high normal at 0.4 (this panel doesn't differentiate =
between indirect and direct bilirubin). =
Ferret in question is a 5-6 yr. old, neutered male with advanced adrenal (~=
2 =
years since symptoms started) status post unsuccessful surgery attempt abou=
t =
one year ago. =A0=A0He is currently showing some curling/knuckling of the t=
oes on =
the hind feet only, some minor difficulty with gait/balance at times, =
pronounced lethargy, and sporadic severe diarrhea (pure liquid at times, bu=
t =
sometimes near normal). =A0Appetite is very good, but currently on A/D almo=
st =
exclusively. =A0Weight is normal at around 3.5#, although has a pendulous =
abdomen. =A0He has been on Lupron (monthly depot) for almost a year now and=
is =
now also back on a low-dose of Propecia with very good control of his adren=
al =
symptoms. =A0=A0He has been ruled out for insulinoma with several four-hour=
=
fasting glucose tests, as well as sporadic home checks during episodes of =
weakness/wobbliness. =A0=A0He did have to be catheterized due to a near com=
plete =
urinary blockage from prostate enlargement about one month ago. =A0We resta=
rted =
the Propecia at that time, did a 10-day course of Baytril as a precautionar=
y =
measure, and that problem seems to be resolved and he is urinating freely =
again. =A0=A0Of possible note regarding the blockage, it occurred within 24=
hours =
of one of his life-long cagemates passing away in her sleep (she was around=
9 =
yrs. of age), so we were thinking it was possibly stress induced at the tim=
e. =
=A0=A0 =
Any input would be greatly appreciated!! =
Thanks in advance, =
Stacia =