Sadi's Bloodwork Results

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Nicole & Baby

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Good morning, I had posted on vomiting and now Sadi is on the road to recovery (Blessed - thankfully) Now her bloodwork has come in, are there any expert eyes that can give me suggestions on kinds of food, supplements, etc. to help with the "High" values? Would like to be as proactive as I can. Thanks!
 

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Elevated white count and neutrophils suggest infection.

Elevated ALT suggest something could be of issue with the liver.

The Merck Manual discussing liver and endocrine diseases here
"Endocrine Diseases
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Diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism, and hyperthyroidism can cause changes in the liver.
Hepatic lipidosis develops secondary to diabetes mellitus because of increased lipid metabolism and mobilization. Hepatomegaly and increased liver enzymes are noted. ... Cats have increased ALT, hyperbilirubinemia, and normal or mildly increased AP. Liver function tests may be abnormal. Hepatic lipidosis may or may not resolve with insulin replacement. Diabetic animals are also at increased risk for pancreatitis, extrahepatic bacterial infections, or hepatocutaneous syndrome.
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In cats with hyperthyroidism, increased AP and ALT and possibly hyperbilirubinemia are seen. Liver function is usually normal. Possible causes for the changes noted in the liver include toxic effects of excessive thyroid hormone, malnutrition, or if cardiac thyroid toxicosis is present, hypoxia due to congestive heart failure. Liver enzymes return to normal with treatment; however, treatment with methimazole can lead to liver toxicity."
 
BJM, thank you so much for your input - do you know of anything I can give to support liver and/or hyperthyroidism? I appreicate your expertise & attention.
 
I would not be concerned about the high Alt itself since it is only slightly high it is likely due to the vomiting/not eating. The high WBC count could indicate an infective. What does your vet say?
 
Thanks Larry, this is a new vet for us - we moved from Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale/Miami area in August - vet said the same as you, indicitive of infection. She is on an antibotic & doing A LOT better. I appreciate all of your input so much. Thank you.
 
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