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DaniC · 11-28-2011, 05:59 PM

Hi guys, new poster here. I would like to share and get some advice please, google is giving me too much information right now.

Ruger is 7 months, 4.5 pounds. We planned on getting him fixed so I took him for his blood work today. Got a call saying his results are a little worrisome so we need to do the bile acid test.

I don't think remember if he ate or drank before we went - but it's possible.

I just wanted to post the results of his testing and get some opinions if that's okay. I'm just posting the bolded, abnormal ones.

ALT - 71 (5-60 normal)
RBC - 7.2 (3.8 -7.1 normal)
Hemoglobin - 170 (85-167 normal)
Platelets - 500 (170- 490 normal)

While I'm naturally worried about liver problems, each result is pretty close to the normal ranges given.

I've also looked around the forums and it seems from what I can see ALT results are a lot higher then his.

Also I've seen the list of different symptoms, I would say the only one he would have is vomiting. He has a couple times over the last couple months, but either was normal right after or within a few hours.

I feed him RC mini puppy, and My Mighty Wolf treats - which are all natural protein.

So, questions? Comments? I'll phone the vet tomorrow - I was a bit overwhelmed when they called today and didn't have any questions, so if you have questions I should ask that would be great.

Thanks in advance!

11-28-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
DaniC YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 8	Blood Work worries Hi guys, new poster here. I would like to share and get some advice please, google is giving me too much information right now. Ruger is 7 months, 4.5 pounds. We planned on getting him fixed so I took him for his blood work today. Got a call saying his results are a little worrisome so we need to do the bile acid test. I don't think remember if he ate or drank before we went - but it's possible. I just wanted to post the results of his testing and get some opinions if that's okay. I'm just posting the bolded, abnormal ones. ALT - 71 (5-60 normal) RBC - 7.2 (3.8 -7.1 normal) Hemoglobin - 170 (85-167 normal) Platelets - 500 (170- 490 normal) While I'm naturally worried about liver problems, each result is pretty close to the normal ranges given. I've also looked around the forums and it seems from what I can see ALT results are a lot higher then his. Also I've seen the list of different symptoms, I would say the only one he would have is vomiting. He has a couple times over the last couple months, but either was normal right after or within a few hours. I feed him RC mini puppy, and My Mighty Wolf treats - which are all natural protein. So, questions? Comments? I'll phone the vet tomorrow - I was a bit overwhelmed when they called today and didn't have any questions, so if you have questions I should ask that would be great. Thanks in advance!