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Post by Trent Anthony on Feb 15, 2017 10:28:13 GMT 10
Hi ,in need of some advice please,just had my 19mth dog and bitch blood tested,vet said bitch had gastro from results,given antibiotics.the dog apparently is fine ,vet was informed he drinks about 500mls water daily,was told its nothing to worry about.im not convinced.would like to know your opinion please.
Dog:rbc 7.14/haematocrit 0.559/haemoglobin 166/mvc 78.3/mch 23.3/mchc298/rdw15.3/WBC 5.65/neutrophil 4.00/lymphocyte 0.94/monocyte0.66/eosinophil 0.04/basophil0.02/platelet288/mpv10.2/pdw19.4/plateletcrit0.29.chemistry:glucose5.07/urea8.7/creatinine167/creatinine ratio13/phosphorous1.12/calcium2.24/sodium154/potassium 4.2/na:k ratio37/chloride116/total protein58/albumin33/globulin25/alb:glob ratio1.3/alt92/alp50/ggt5/bilirubin total 3/cholesterol 2.76/osmolality308.
Thankyou
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Post by Tom Meulman on Feb 15, 2017 17:45:32 GMT 10
Sorry mate but I can not become involved in interpreting blood profiles for a couple of reasons.
One your vet is being paid to interpret the blood profile as his/her fee is included in the total cost of having it done, secondly looking at a blood profile in isolation without also examining the greyhound is fraught with problems, and again your vet has had the opportunity to do this.
You can yourself have a look at the Guide to Interpreting Analytical Blood Profiles post in the top locked section of this site where there are sufficient guidelines to get a pretty good idea as to the results of a blood profile.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by Clint on Feb 23, 2017 13:33:47 GMT 10
Hi Tom after reading through a lot of your blood profile posts I have noticed that you recommend using Livatone tablets to address a higher than normal liver count.
Is there a certain brand or dos rate that is recommended?
Or is the usage of 1 level teaspoon of livermol powder the preferred method.
Thanks for your time Tom and hope you are well
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Post by Clint on Feb 23, 2017 14:03:39 GMT 10
Sorry not livermol powder
Milk thistle powder
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Post by Tom Meulman on Feb 25, 2017 4:52:51 GMT 10
Hi Clint,
Unfortunately there are a number of different formulations on the market these days that are all called Livatone with capital letters in different locations, and none are the exact formulation of the product that I was using at the time which was for those with sclerosis of the liver, and of some benefit to greyhounds with liver stress.
This product does not appear to be available anymore, at least I have not been able to find a supplier.
If you are going to use milk thistle powder I would urge you to do some research on the Internet in regard to actual benefits and possible adverse side effects, as this product appears to have minimal benefits for the liver and is more beneficial for the digestion.
Cheers,
Tom
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