Help - Blood Test Results

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Hayley Mutton

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Hello, Can someone help me understand these readings from Amber's bloods. I took her to the Vets on May 2nd as she had some loose stools and was being sick with a clear white foamy saliva. The vets did the attached Blood Tests and said all was ok. Then today (a month later) Amber has been doing the same thing small amounts of sick foamy saliva, she only had half of her food. I asked for a copy of the Bloods, but have no idea what they mean, if anyone can help?
 
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I don't see a T4 (thyroid test) in the bloodwork which leads me to suspect that hyperthyroid may be suppressing kidney results.

Also, there aren't any new blood glucose numbers on Amber's spreadsheet. It really is important to test every day at least 3-4 times. You need to always test before giving insulin. It's the only way to know it's safe to give insulin at all and then getting a test in between the shots can help to see how low that dose is taking her. Most cats go lower at night, so getting a "before bed" test will let you know if she'll be OK overnight while you're sleeping (or if you need to set an alarm to get tests later)

We are very data-driven here and depend on seeing current testing results before we can give much in the way of helpful advice.

As for the white/clear foamy vomit. Usually that's a sign of a hungry cat, especially when it happens first thing in the morning. As feeding time approaches, the stomach starts to produce more acid in anticipation of having food soon to break down. That extra acid can cause the cat to throw up that clear, foamy looking stuff. Feeding a snack late at night may help. Diabetic cats should eat several small meals instead of 2 big ones anyway. It's not only better to keep the BG stable, it makes for a happier kitty too.
 
Totally agree, you need the T4 to be evaluated, it could explain the low CREA and high ALKP. A cat can have hyperthyroidism and display no symptoms at all!
 
Also regarding the low Crea level:
What could low creatinine levels mean?
Low levels of creatinine can indicate poor muscle health or severe liver disease. Creatinine can also be lowered by increased metabolic states caused by hyperthyroid disease or extreme weight loss associated with muscle depletion. Lower than normal creatinine levels may occur when pets are fed extremely protein deficient diets resulting in poor muscle mass.
https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/do...entive-care/dog-and-cat-creatinine-levels-101
 
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