From:
"Tony Clarke"
Date: 2007-11-08 00:25:36 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Urinary problem
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Tony
Clarke" <Tonytclarke@...> wrote:
>
> Suki female 16 mth old spayed (at 8 mths) has shown decreased
> activity levels over the last week or so. Eating normally, excessive
> urination. Slightlly enlarged abdomen, very squishy, good winter
> weight, excellent coat.
> I took her to the vet but he could find no clinical signs of any
> problem and he gave me some urine test strips.
>
> Only 1 test done so far.
> Blood ........high 250 ery/ul
> Bilirubin......high +2/+3 on +1 to +3 scale
> Protein ......high 500mg/dl
> Nitrite .......positive
> Spec grav.... high off scale at 1.030
>
> Urobilinogen, ketones, glucose, leucocytes, ph. all normal/neg.
>
Second test after 24 hrs.
Blood ........high 250 ery/ul
Bilirubin......high +2/+3 on +1 to +3 scale
Protein ......high 500mg/dl
Nitrite .......positive
Spec grav.... high off scale at 1.030
leucocytes.. 75 leuko/ul (ONLY CHANGE)
Urobilinogen, ketones, glucose, all normal/neg
>
> Has anyone any suggestions as to probable cause.
>
> Tony (not a vet), Sugar and Suki.
> In memory of Sally and Sue.
>
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