From:
jcgibs02@hotmail.com
Date: 2003-10-15 16:39:45 UTC
Subject: Not Liver disease, then what? IBD maybe?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <6889528.1066235985119.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Our vet emailed me with Miles blood work the following which was posted earlier this week. See below:
I do not have exact numbers.
> CBC:
> Normal white count (no overwhelming sepsis, or infection, or active viral component, it appears)
> Is slightly anemic and the protein is LOW - albumin - low
> loss via the kidney or the liver or the intestines. OR not being produced by the liver adequately.
> May be malabsorption, or lack of production - I am VERY glad that miles is picking up weight. We did not do a urinalysis, but there is a possibility that the albumin is being lost there - although kidney enzymes are fine, making loss of protein through the kidney much less likely, and malabsorption or liver problems (lack of production) much MORE likely.
> Has marginally high liver enzymes, and a low albumin, phosphorous, calcium and BUN - all indicative of chronic liver problems.
> His glucose was NOT low, making the weakness in the rear end more likely due to loss of muscle mass and strength (or possibly aleutian's disease) likely.
Yesterday:
We took Miles back for some barium radiographs and Ultra Sound.
Our vet called back stating that Miles had a thick small intestine and fluid in his abdomen that contained material. No visible signs of a blockage or ulcer as of yet.
Today:
The vet plans on sucking out the fluid to see what the "material" is.
This is a very stressful event for us and I pray that its a quick recovery and not a chronic illness like cancer or something.
What do you think it is or any opinions?