Heart's Bloodwork

[dodgingwrenches]

Hello all,

I ran some bloodworm on Heart last week. His complete results and the July results are in my spreadsheet (link below). But here are the highlights:

Above range:
Total Protein
Globulin
Amylase
Glucose
Hematocrit

Below range:
Neutrophils
Platelets

Thoughts? Infection?

Sophia

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Regarding infection:
Neutrophils 82 35-75
Lymphocytes 10.9 20-45
Indicates could be an infection.\

The high total protein and high hematocrit indicate dehydration.

 

[dodgingwrenches]

Vet just called me finally to discuss the results, and he thinks bacterial infection as well. Probably from the teeth. I have a dental booked on the 18th. Hopefully that will resolve all this and get him back into remission!

Dehydration is interesting. I have not once seen him drink out of the water bowl since bringing him back from his hospitalization for DKA over a month ago. So hasn't been feeling thirsty. Or drinking in secret.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Not infrequently when cats are not feeling well they do not get enough water and thus can become dehydrated

 

[BJM]

Add a bit of water to the canned food; that may help.