If your dog needs dental cleaning and other oral care, a blood test is very important because many dogs with teeth issues have
elevated kidney or liver values.
Not exact matches
Here's what the agency does know: According to data collected since 2007, 60 percent of the reports involve gastrointestinal illness (with
or without
elevated liver enzymes) and about 30 percent relate to
kidney or urinary signs.
It includes the above tests as well as the following listed below (Dr. / patient dependent): • Cholesterol (CHOL)--
Elevated levels of cholesterol are seen in a variety of disorders, including hypothyroidism and
liver or kidney disease.
«Hepatic enzymes may be markedly
elevated, and
liver or kidney failure may occur by itself
or accompany bone marrow suppression.
Depending on the severity of your dogs illness, a full blood panel may be recommended to determine the level of dehydration in your dog (their pack - cell volume,
or PCV), to check for an
elevated white blood cell count (that may indicate an infection as the cause of illness), as well as full chemistries to check on the status of the bodies major organs (
liver,»
kidneys, etc) and make sure they are all functioning correctly.
About 60 percent of the reports are for gastrointestinal illness (with
or without
elevated liver enzymes) and about 30 percent relate to
kidney or urinary signs.
The diagnosis of Leptospirosis should be suspected when there is evidence of blood loss,
kidney disease
or elevated liver enzymes, singly
or in combination.