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Old 05-26-2009, 04:41 AM   #14
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Hi Chandra - so sorry to hear that Bailey isn't feeling well. We started with a diagnosis of pancreatitis based on a high Lipase level, but a year later when we re-ran the bloodword and the lipase was twice as high as it had been with a very regulated low-fat diet, we did the Spec cPL. I antiticpated a low TLI with a diganosis of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, but instead Sissy had a high TLI with a low Cobalamine level, which indicates Protein Losing Enteropathy. Thankfully, we caught it very, very early and she is doing really well. Her last bloodwork was almost normal.

The RBC = red blooc cells; HCT = hematocrit; HGL = hemoglobin. An increased level in each of these are usually indicative of dehydration. Here is a link to reading canine lab results....Douglas Island Veterinary Service - How to read lab test results

If you vet didn't run the Spec cPL bloodwork, they cannot make a definitive pancreatitis diagnosis. You really need to have these results and they also help to rule out other things which can cause pancreatic episodes. This bloodwork must be run with them fasting for 12 hours and the results take anywhere from a couple days to two weeks.

You will love Susan Davis. She will have great information for you and hopefully Bailey will feel better in no time.
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