6/1 Frank AMPS 381 / BW report -I'm confused a bit.

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Delma and Frank

Delma and Frank

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I just got a call from Frank's vet with results from Bloodwork . I am happy that he seems to be doing well. His CBC is OK, thyroid OK, Liver OK. Only his bun and creatin (sp?) were just over the top of the acceptable range. 2 years ago he was w/in normal range. Next, the vet wants a urine sample to further look into the kidneys....(I think). If his BUN and creatin start creeping up, is this renal failure? She hit me with so much info that I forget what she referred to the elevated numbers as.
Last week, for Frank's visit to the vet, I printed out the last two week of his SS for the vet to look at. She said It looked great. Today she said I have him regulated. Do you guys consider Frank regulated? I don't because of the bounce, but maybe I'm wrong.
 
I just wanted to mention one thing; I get copies of all test results and other info on both Shadoe and Oliver and I keep a binder for each. You look at all those numbers and there is no way you can remember everything and what was good or bad, what's improved and by how much, and what the vet says is "OK", but is not "OK" to you.
Yeah, I scour labtests online and all sorts of places looking for info on everything because I know that their vets office does not know as much as I would like them to know. If something looks iffy to me, I ask and make sure I get an explanation.
Also, here, there are so very many people who have more experience and can tell you firsthand - what is a concern and maybe what sort of questions you can ask or tests you should also get.

I am glad there were lots of good numbers, and hope that the rest turn out well too.
 
I don't know about cats...but with dogs it is the BUN/Creatinine ratio that is the most important when diagnosing certain renal diseases.
I have Wheatens which are prone to several renal diseases - so I watch them closely.
Debie & Jez (kitty)
 
It will be more helpful if you have the actual results. The vet techs, like Jess, can give you a better idea of what the results mean with the numbers. Will your vet fax a copy to you.

Before jumping to any conclusions, you should get the labs re-run. Also, start adding water to Frank's food if you're not doing so already.
 
Oh adding the water is a great idea! I started adding lots of water to Shadoe's food when she had her p-titis attack and also after her dental. I called it her soupy slop. Not sure why, but she just loved it and to this day, if I give her just ordinary food with no water, boy do I ever get dirty looks!

Pats and scratches for Frank.
 
I concur - Get a copy of the labs - ask Jess. He is very knowledgeable, helpful. I had labs done on my guy a while back, he graciously looked them over, gave be an honest objective opinion. I have had many a cats will elevated BUN/Creatinine ratio - it doesn't mean there are renal issues, but is a good indicator of potential problems, and should be watched.
 
Michelle, Jess is a she :mrgreen: Everything else is true though, she is very very knowledgeable and helpful, and exceptionally compassionate :)

Delma - without seeing the bloodwork, I'll venture a guess that it's more renal insufficiency than renal failure. There's a trend to move away from calling it renal failure because 'failure' sounds so dire. With the right management and some luck, some kitties can live with kidney disease for years.
 
When Shadoe had her pancreatitis attack she was severely dehydrated. We gave her subQ fluids and added water to her foods to get her hydrated in and out. It helped her a great deal.
Others can tell you their reasons.
 
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