Elevated Liver Enzymes And Decreased Urination And Appetite...

Hi, everyone.

I just took my two cats to the vet yesterday for their yearly exams and vaccines.

Over the past week, I have noticed my 14 year old male cat has not been urinating as frequently as before. He has not stopped urinating completely but it is certainly less often. He also seems to be eating less.

On the way to the vet, in the car, he peed inside the carrier...Which he has never done before.

I mentioned this to the vet and he decided to keep him overnight and run some tests.

The vet called this morning and said his liver enzymes were elevated (147) and wants to try putting a needle in his arm with fluids to lower the enzyme levels.

What could be wrong? I am really worried and just want to bring him home and have him be alright. He seems to be acting normally (playful, purring, vocal) otherwise. I keep finding things for elevated liver enzymes and INCREASED urination, but nothing for DECREASED urination. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

I can't speculate on what the problem is, but just wanted to send some healing vibes

The Vet didn't say what it might be?  Maybe he's just dehydrated for some reason?  May be just from the excessive heat that's happening all over the country?

All I can think of is that she had an infection in her liver, started eating less wet food and drinking less because any inflammation or infection of the liver causes nausea, and that reduced urinary output. Cats are notorious for hiding the most serious illnesses until they are in distress, as we have all learned to our cost. Even a vet wont' be sure how ill they are until they have run tests.
 

mrsgreenjeens said:

I can't speculate on what the problem is, but just wanted to send some healing vibes

The Vet didn't say what it might be?  Maybe he's just dehydrated for some reason?  May be just from the excessive heat that's happening all over the country?

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Thank you!

The vet just wants to run antibiotics and fluids through him to get his enzymes back to normal. We are going to let them do their thing and hope for the best. They seem confident that he will be alright and if that solves it, we might have to get his levels checked on every three months. They are keeping him another two nights and I feel awful because he probably thinks we abandoned him when in reality we miss him terribly and can't wait until he is safe and sound (and healthy!) here at home.

Simka said:

All I can think of is that she had an infection in her liver, started eating less wet food and drinking less because any inflammation or infection of the liver causes nausea, and that reduced urinary output. Cats are notorious for hiding the most serious illnesses until they are in distress, as we have all learned to our cost. Even a vet wont' be sure how ill they are until they have run tests.

 

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Thank you for the insight as to what might be wrong!

It all makes sense. He is a very picky eater. Only likes wet food and stays away from dry kibbles. I have not noticed any vomiting, which I take as a good sign. We decided to let the vet give him those fluids to see if the enzyme levels drop. Hopefully the outcome will be positive or we can at least have a definite diagnosis.