From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2003-10-15 18:27:15 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Not Liver disease, then what? IBD maybe?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <Law12-F91LMaU48cML30001e7f8@hotmail.com>
If he needs anesthesia for what they plan to do I would almost recommend
just going in on him so they could get a better idea and perhaps biosy if
needed. I know either way you are worried but something has to be figured
out and you can get more answers ths way. Good Luck.
Sue Liszewski SVM
>From: jcgibs02@hotmail.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] Not Liver disease, then what? IBD maybe?
>Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 17:39:45 +0100 (BST)
>
>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?
>
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