Abnormalities that are commonly seen in Cushing's patients are: Elevated liver enzymes (Alk Phos, + / - ALT), + / -
increased blood glucose, unconcentrated urine (specific gravity less that 1.025), protein in urine, Alterations in blood cell
counts (
increased neutrophils, decreased lymphocytes and
eosinophils), and + / - nucleated red blood cells.
The complete blood
count (CBC) from cats with heartworm infection may demonstrate anemia, nucleated erythrocytes (immature red blood cells), eosinoophila (
increase number of
eosinophils, a type of white blood cell) and basophilia (
increase number of basophils, a type of white blood cell).