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Posted by iZ's mom on September 26, 2000 at 13:21:53:

In Reply to: Draco's blood results posted by Desiree (for Sue) on September 26, 2000 at 12:02:09:

an elevated BUN is indciative of a decrease in kidney function ...
elevated Bilirubin level indicates decrease in liver function ...
the decrease in liver function is very probably directly related to the impaired kidney functions ... since the kidneys aren't functioning at 100%, it is putting more strain on the liver and overloading it ...
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my best semi-educated guess would be that this is an ig with renal problems, tho Draco is not necessarily in "Renal Failure", he *is* going thru a major renal crisis and most likely (like iZ) will forever more be prone to sudden dehydration/problems ...

what gives me alot of hope for Draco is that his Calcium:Phosphorus ratio is *good*!!! i am hoping that this means his probs were caught alot sooner than iZ's were (good job Cynders!) ... no need for phosphorus binding meds, etc ... i would consider giving an antibiotic (Baytril) for 7-10 days on the chance that (like iZ) these renal problems are due to an undiagnosed/low-grade infection ... the Baytril would hopefully take care of that ...

also very good that the CPK is normal ... would indicate that there is no muscle involvement in the current crisis ...

Protein is edging towards the high side ... that'd be an indicator of dehydration ...

i'd still go with the #1 priority being to get him rehydrated to get him thru this crisis and then after we all breathe a sigh of relief, we can make a plan for him ...

Bon. (hurrying to post in case you're waiting on-line)

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Re: per my ICU resources ... Sue 09/26/00 (7)
- You might want to ask about Prednisone, too TandQ 09/26/00 (5)
  - disagree Re: Prednisone ... iZ's mom 09/26/00 (4)
    - please be aware I AM NOT A VET (more, please read) iZ's mom 09/27/00 (0)
    - Looks like it's time for me to step aside... TandQ 09/27/00 (2)
      - Hey,,I always look at your responces,, cirsisue 09/27/00 (0)
      - Re: Looks like it's time for me to step aside... Sue 09/27/00 (0)
- Re: Baytril iZ's mom 09/26/00 (0)

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: an elevated BUN is indciative of a decrease in kidney function ... : elevated Bilirubin level indicates decrease in liver function ... : the decrease in liver function is very probably directly related to the impaired kidney functions ... since the kidneys aren't functioning at 100%, it is putting more strain on the liver and overloading it ... : ~ : my best semi-educated guess would be that this is an ig with renal problems, tho Draco is not necessarily in "Renal Failure", he *is* going thru a major renal crisis and most likely (like iZ) will forever more be prone to sudden dehydration/problems ... : what gives me alot of hope for Draco is that his Calcium:Phosphorus ratio is *good*!!! i am hoping that this means his probs were caught alot sooner than iZ's were (good job Cynders!) ... no need for phosphorus binding meds, etc ... i would consider giving an antibiotic (Baytril) for 7-10 days on the chance that (like iZ) these renal problems are due to an undiagnosed/low-grade infection ... the Baytril would hopefully take care of that ... : also very good that the CPK is normal ... would indicate that there is no muscle involvement in the current crisis ... : Protein is edging towards the high side ... that'd be an indicator of dehydration ... : i'd still go with the #1 priority being to get him rehydrated to get him thru this crisis and then after we all breathe a sigh of relief, we can make a plan for him ... : Bon. (hurrying to post in case you're waiting on-line)

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