Taurus and Jada Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Well, Taurus had his vet visit this morning, finally!! The vet did a complete blood test on him... it should be complete, as I left there $260 poorer... :-? Anyways, it was well worth it though, even if it turns up nothing. Dr. Pedden is going to be faxing me the results by the end of the day, so I will know by 5 pm at the latest. They gave me a sheet with the run-down of tests. The included: • BUN, Creatinine, ALK,ALT, Glucose, Total Protein, Albumin, Total Bilirubin, Phosphorus, Amylase, Cholesterol, Calcium (kidneys, liver diabetes sugar, hydration, protein, pancreas, tumors) • CBC (anemia, infection, clotting) • Electrolytes ( dehydration) • Cortisal Don't really know what any of that means, but it seems pretty complete. Another thing I found really wierd about this morning about Taurus behavior at the vet was how skittish he was. Its like he went from this extremly confident dog, not afraid of anything, to a dog that is scared to go to the vets office... :( I sure hope we figure out whats wrong with him.... Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 I am keeping my fingers crossed for the best. Did he test of Thyroid? I don't see the T3/T4 and TH something I can't remember listed. That would be my first thought for behavoir changes. It almost looks like he ran what my vet would call a Senior Panel. Fingers and toes crossed. Quote
imported_Kat Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Hope all works out for taurus. What has been tested are complete blood counts to detect any signs of any blood disorder from anaemia to a clotting problem to autoimmunity diseases. Also I notice that a lot of liver enzymes have been tested for. Paws crossed that you find the root of his problem. :wink: Quote
cheekymunkee Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 I had no idea Taurus was under the weather. I hope it turns out to be nothing & he feels better soon! Debby Quote
Carolk9s Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Hope your buddy Taurus checks out ok. I would also suggest the thyroid panel if the tests from today show nothing amiss. I would also suggest paying the little bit extra to having his thyroid panel sent to MSU or Cornell, preferably MSU. I can totally understand the 'sticker shock' over the cost. One way I slow my racing heart after such a bill is to remind myself, it is far cheaper to catch a problem early and treat it than for it to wreak havoc on body parts and THEN have to do damage control. Quote
Taurus and Jada Posted July 28, 2004 Author Posted July 28, 2004 Carolk9s napisał(a):Hope your buddy Taurus checks out ok. I would also suggest the thyroid panel if the tests from today show nothing amiss. I would also suggest paying the little bit extra to having his thyroid panel sent to MSU or Cornell, preferably MSU. I can totally understand the 'sticker shock' over the cost. One way I slow my racing heart after such a bill is to remind myself, it is far cheaper to catch a problem early and treat it than for it to wreak havoc on body parts and THEN have to do damage control. I agree completly. Thats why we had it done... I am a bit confused though, as the results came back, and the vet told me to give him a call in the morning, and the not also said Taurus is low thyroid....which would explain alot of his symptoms. The results seem easy enough to read... if I had any idea what the tests were!!! It seems the one that is low says : AMYL ... it then shows 500-1500 as normal, and Taurus as 299. I am assuming that is the one he is talking about as thats the only one that seems really out of wack ( a few others registered high or low, but nothing too much over or under). Is that test for thyroid? Or do you know what it is?? Thanks, Kara Quote
imported_Kat Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 Hi there, AMYL tests for the level of ketones, presuming that its the same abbreviation that we used at our vet clinic. High levels of ketones are associated with diabetes and are made if the body isn't producing enough glucose or insulin. Quote
Taurus and Jada Posted July 29, 2004 Author Posted July 29, 2004 Ok... so Taurus has a low thyroid. The test (T4) showed his at 12... and normal is 15.5-37.5... so not incredibly low... but we're starting him on some medication and hopefully that will help. He is to take 2 x per day for 45 days, and 1x per day for 45 days, and then go get another blood test... so atleast we know now...w ell hopefully. Anyone have any experience with this? Anyone have any insight? I'd appreciate it.... Thanks, Kara Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 never heard of it in a dog but it's easy to treat in humans he will soon be feeling himself again Quote
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