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03-05-2010, 02:19 PM | #1 |
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| Elevated ALP How concerned should I be about an elevated ALP in a 3 year old dog. All other CBC levels were completely normal but ALP is 236. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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03-05-2010, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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| What is the vet saying? I would be a bit concerned about it.
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03-06-2010, 09:55 AM | #3 |
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03-06-2010, 10:04 AM | #4 |
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| here is some info ALKP is important in metabolism and is found in liver cells. High levels indicate bile duct obstruction, Cushing's, liver disease, certain cancers and may be due to certain drugs such as steroids or phenobarbital. Low levels indicate starvation or malnutrition. Understanding Blood Work: The Biochemical Profile for Dogs was the alt high? i would do a bile acid test to test liver if your dog has not had one unless the dog got into something toxic or was on a medication prior to test and rule out liver issue first what percentage of protein are you feeding? |
03-06-2010, 02:44 PM | #5 | |
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Your vet did not give you any ideas of what he thought?
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03-07-2010, 03:19 PM | #6 |
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| Vet did not mention any concern...no other levels were elevated even slightly. Normal range for ALP goes up to 200. Protein 30% in food. No medication. Has had normal bile acids prior to this. Normal appetite.
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03-07-2010, 04:47 PM | #7 |
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| I looked over Spicy's blood panel that she had done over a week ago and couldn't find ALP on hers anywhere. Do you know what it stands for? I'm very curious now.
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03-08-2010, 03:52 PM | #8 | |
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ALKP is important in metabolism and is found in liver cells. High levels indicate bile duct obstruction, Cushing's, liver disease, certain cancers and may be due to certain drugs such as steroids or phenobarbital. Low levels indicate starvation or malnutrition. | |
03-08-2010, 03:53 PM | #9 |
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| could be due to high protein diet as 30% is a higher protein and i would try to stay around 22% if testing high or if you are doing raw or high protein maybe that is why vet was not concerned not sure but i would do lower protein diet then have retested |
03-24-2010, 07:50 PM | #10 |
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| Hi, It stands for Alkaline Phosphatase- and it is usually part of the enzyme panel they do. Usually part of the liver enzyme. So when it is really elevated, I would check with the vet to check other things that might be related to the liver. Thanks, |
03-24-2010, 08:29 PM | #11 |
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| When I hear about an elevated alkaline phos, I think of Cushings; but since this is a young dog, it does not seem likely (but also not impossible). There are so many different things that this can be. Maybe it was not elevated enough that the vet was concerned. To the OP: If you remain concerned about it, ask your vet what he thinks!
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