Post by abbeytheferret6 on Mar 19, 2019 17:01:45 GMT -5
I went to a new vet just to get a a des implant for my annabelle as it is cheaper with this vet. I will not be doing that again as he puts the ferrets out and she was pawing at her mouth when she came to. They took her back and watched her for a while.
However, since they put her out, I went ahead and let them do bunch of tests on her---CBC-small mammal(miami) and a SM full chemistry panel, Serum Amyloid A, and radiographs of full body. She is 5.5year old.
I noticed she is getting a big belly but she is petite above. He did say she had enlarged neck lymph nodes and under the arms---but not in the leg areas ( Iguess the groin?) I have made an appointment for her with my regular vet next week. Anyway, so this is what he said.
The blood work shows a few abnormalities - most of them small, but perhaps important.
On the CBC, the White Blood Cell count is at the higher end of normal (and higher than what I used to see). The 9,300 count contains over 50% lymphocytes, a few of which are reactive (which may be linked to the enlarged lymph nodes). There were also a higher than usual number of eosinophils - we are not sure that may mean in each patient, but it may be linked to immune system stimulation.
The Acute Phase Protein (serum amyloid A) was normal.
The chemistry panel showed some changes. The Creatinine is slightly elevated at 0.7 mg/dl (normal is 0.3 to 0.5 mg/dl), which may indicate some kidney challenges/dysfunction.The calcium and phosphorus were OK. There were some other minor changes found that are likely normal for her. Blood sugar is OK. There was fat in the blood (lipemic sample) which may indicate elevated chloesterol and triglycerides. I'm having the lab check these levels.
The radiographs show some changes from typical in the GI tract (presence of mineral/bone densities) which may be OK based on the raw food diet that you are feeding to her. She had a lot of fat in her belly, and not as much fluid as it may have seemed. There may be a mass effect in the middle of the abdomen, but I think this is more likely to be just intestines that are bunched up rather than anything else (but a lymph node could be it). The heart may also have some changes (rounding and slightly enlarged) - so we will be interested in what Dr. Powers thinks of these images.
I think that once Dr. Powers has a chance to review the records and see the radiographs, we may decide to pursue further testing such as an ultrasound of the belly.
With the level of the White Blood Cell Count, along with the presence of some reactive lymphocytes and increased lymph nodes, I would recommend starting on antibiotics, or perhaps a combination of 2 antibiotics. I will send the information to Dr. Powers and see if she concurs.
However, since they put her out, I went ahead and let them do bunch of tests on her---CBC-small mammal(miami) and a SM full chemistry panel, Serum Amyloid A, and radiographs of full body. She is 5.5year old.
I noticed she is getting a big belly but she is petite above. He did say she had enlarged neck lymph nodes and under the arms---but not in the leg areas ( Iguess the groin?) I have made an appointment for her with my regular vet next week. Anyway, so this is what he said.
The blood work shows a few abnormalities - most of them small, but perhaps important.
On the CBC, the White Blood Cell count is at the higher end of normal (and higher than what I used to see). The 9,300 count contains over 50% lymphocytes, a few of which are reactive (which may be linked to the enlarged lymph nodes). There were also a higher than usual number of eosinophils - we are not sure that may mean in each patient, but it may be linked to immune system stimulation.
The Acute Phase Protein (serum amyloid A) was normal.
The chemistry panel showed some changes. The Creatinine is slightly elevated at 0.7 mg/dl (normal is 0.3 to 0.5 mg/dl), which may indicate some kidney challenges/dysfunction.The calcium and phosphorus were OK. There were some other minor changes found that are likely normal for her. Blood sugar is OK. There was fat in the blood (lipemic sample) which may indicate elevated chloesterol and triglycerides. I'm having the lab check these levels.
The radiographs show some changes from typical in the GI tract (presence of mineral/bone densities) which may be OK based on the raw food diet that you are feeding to her. She had a lot of fat in her belly, and not as much fluid as it may have seemed. There may be a mass effect in the middle of the abdomen, but I think this is more likely to be just intestines that are bunched up rather than anything else (but a lymph node could be it). The heart may also have some changes (rounding and slightly enlarged) - so we will be interested in what Dr. Powers thinks of these images.
I think that once Dr. Powers has a chance to review the records and see the radiographs, we may decide to pursue further testing such as an ultrasound of the belly.
With the level of the White Blood Cell Count, along with the presence of some reactive lymphocytes and increased lymph nodes, I would recommend starting on antibiotics, or perhaps a combination of 2 antibiotics. I will send the information to Dr. Powers and see if she concurs.
