Explaining Bloodwork Results?

white cat lover · Nov 30, 2007

The vet explained it but I've forgotten already.

I know it was nothing bad, but it never hurts to have a few other's thoughts.

A year ago Cow's BUN was 48. Now it's 23, so we're good there.

Today's bloodwork:

TP (total protien) was 10.8 (normal range 5.4-8.2)
GLOB was 7.9 (normal range 1.5-5.7)

WBC (white blood cells) was 25.65 (normal 5.5-19.5)
GRA was 22.58 (normal 2.5-14)
MO was 6.5 (normal 1-3)
GR was 88 (normal 35-80)
RBC was 10.60 (normal 5-10) Reb Blood Cells?
HGB was 17.4 (normal 8-15) Hemoglobin?
MCHC was 38.8 (normal 30-36)
PLT was 876 (normal 300-800) Platlets?

Now, he was dehydrated & got 100ccs of Sub-Q fluids.

What are the ones that I didn't put the "long version" of by?

The vet said dehydration could account for most of those values, but also his teeth are likely infected....or rather were infected.

jane_vernon · Nov 30, 2007

An infection would definately explain the white blood cells being elevated - This is simply the immune system at work.

All the words you have in red are correct.

I'm not exactly sure what the other levels are - They are slightly different to the way we have them here is Australia.

kittymonsters · Nov 30, 2007

As a former Med Tech ( for humans) I would say the blood work is consistent with his dehydration. Great news on the BUN being back into the normal range.

His globulin is part of the total protein. With how infected his mouth was U an not surprised this is high. The high globulin is what is making the TP high as well. Does Cow have autoimmune mouth issues?

Originally Posted by white cat lover

The vet explained it but I've forgotten already.

I know it was nothing bad, but it never hurts to have a few other's thoughts.

A year ago Cow's BUN was 48. Now it's 23, so we're good there.

Today's bloodwork:

TP (total protien) was 10.8 (normal range 5.4-8.2)
GLOB was 7.9 (normal range 1.5-5.7) Globulin

WBC (white blood cells) was 25.65 (normal 5.5-19.5) white blood cells
GRA was 22.58 (normal 2.5-14) granulocytes ( type of WBC)
MO was 6.5 (normal 1-3) Monocyte (type of WBC)
GR was 88 (normal 35-80) I am thinking this is the % of granulocyte
RBC was 10.60 (normal 5-10) Reb Blood Cells?
HGB was 17.4 (normal 8-15) Hemoglobin?
MCHC was 38.8 (normal 30-36) Mean cell hemoglobin content
PLT was 876 (normal 300-800) Platlets?

Now, he was dehydrated & got 100ccs of Sub-Q fluids.

What are the ones that I didn't put the "long version" of by?

The vet said dehydration could account for most of those values, but also his teeth are likely infected....or rather were infected.

The WBC are indicative of the infection in his mouth. granulocytes, most often neutrophiles are what fight the bacterial infections. These would be expected to be high considering his mouth.

All of the CBC parameters will be elevated with dehydration, this due to how the parameters are measured.

I bet Cow is going to be feeling LOTS better in the next few days.

pookie-poo · Nov 30, 2007

Originally Posted by kittymonsters

As a former Med Tech ( for humans) I would say the blood work is consistent with his dehydration. Great news on the BUN being back into the normal range.

His globulin is part of the total protein. With how infected his mouth was U an not surprised this is high. The high globulin is what is making the TP high as well. Does Cow have autoimmune mouth issues?

The WBC are indicative of the infection in his mouth. granulocytes, most often neutrophiles are what fight the bacterial infections. These would be expected to be high considering his mouth.

All of the CBC parameters will be elevated with dehydration, this due to how the parameters are measured.

I bet Cow is going to be feeling LOTS better in the next few days.

Absolutely (nearly word for word!) what I was going to say!!!

I also think Cow was dehydrated and is also experiencing some type of infection (probably his mouth) that caused most of the elevated readings.
Sure hope he's feeling better now that his mouth is taken care of!

white cat lover · Dec 1, 2007

I don't know if he's got auto-immune issues, to be honest. He's had nasty teeth for a lot longer than he should've. I should've had him neutered at another vet 2 years ago, one who would've pulled his teeth. They were probably bad then.

crazyforinfo · Dec 2, 2007

Originally Posted by white cat lover

The vet explained it but I've forgotten already.

I know it was nothing bad, but it never hurts to have a few other's thoughts.

A year ago Cow's BUN was 48. Now it's 23, so we're good there.

Today's bloodwork:

TP (total protien) was 10.8 (normal range 5.4-8.2)
GLOB was 7.9 (normal range 1.5-5.7)

WBC (white blood cells) was 25.65 (normal 5.5-19.5)
GRA was 22.58 (normal 2.5-14)
MO was 6.5 (normal 1-3)
GR was 88 (normal 35-80)
RBC was 10.60 (normal 5-10) Reb Blood Cells?
HGB was 17.4 (normal 8-15) Hemoglobin?
MCHC was 38.8 (normal 30-36)
PLT was 876 (normal 300-800) Platlets?

Now, he was dehydrated & got 100ccs of Sub-Q fluids.

What are the ones that I didn't put the "long version" of by?

The vet said dehydration could account for most of those values, but also his teeth are likely infected....or rather were infected.

My vet just called with Connor's results. She said the WBC & RBC was normal. The only elevated was the total protein at 9.8 & the Glob at 6.4.
We have to give him Clavamox until the procedure Thursday. She siad the high levels are an indication of chronic infection most likely from his dental. He also sneezes more than 5x's in a row at least 3x's a day. She thinks it's unrelated but is ordering the Clavamox to be safe.

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