From:
dr_bruce_williams
Date: 2002-01-03 10:35:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Update
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Kim V <grferrets@y...> wrote:
>
> PS: I have another going into liver failure - any suggestions??
>
Dear Kim -
Liver values are commonly misinterpreted. Values such as ALT and alk
phos, which are liver specific, are often elevated as a result of not
eating and mobilization of peropheral fat stores. The most reliable
indicator for true liver failure is jaundice and bilirubin levels
exceed 1 mg/dl
It is very difficult to predict that an animal is going into liver
failure.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM