? about BUN level ... The pups were recently neutered/spayed. They did NOT have identical bloodwork done, so I can't compare results. However, Puddin's BUN (blood urea nitrogen) levels were high: 35 against a canine "normal" of 6-25. Normally, that would indicate that a dog was going into kidney failure, that there was too much protein remaining in the blood. But the dogs are fed nearly PURE protein, all meat products, with a little other stuff thrown in. Would it not be expected that it would be a bit higher? Or do I need to get him back in for more serious bloodwork? TIA for your assistance. |
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His BUN is slightly elevated, however you have to take him back for more bloodwork etc... its not KF , but it might indicate early mild renal insufficiency . Good luck . |
I'm sorry, I was off-line until now. Thank you for your input; I kinda figured he needed more bloodwork, just to make sure one way or the other. I'll get him an appointment for next week. |
I would retest. My Dixie had congenital kidney failure and her Bun was 270 and the next week in the 400's. My Cali had a slightly elevated Bun, 5 over the high normal and on retest a couple of weeks later it was in normal range and I just had her tested 2 years later and it was fine. So hopefully it is nothing serious. |
I know raw fed dogs will often run a higher BUN, but I don't know if that holds true to high protein kibble as well (see: Antech News) .... Dehydration can sometimes elevate it as well. Was the blood taken the morning of the surgery? Did you withhold food/water since the night before? I would talk to your vet and find out what the next step is.... |
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