Our cats had urinalysis and blood test done recently but some values were slightly elevated which made the vet worry about possible kidney disease.
But my understanding is that cats fed raw meat have higher than the normal range values for Total Protein, Albumin, BUN, creatinine, and total cholesterol, especially right after eating?
Bun to creatinine ratio, specific gravity, and ALP values were all good. If they have kidney problems, don't ALP and specific gravity show abnormality?
Vet definitely isn't familiar with animals fed raw meat, so these slightly elevated numbers stood out to him I suspect.
If the vet doesn't offer the SDMA test, I will find someone who does to make sure their kidney is fine. Failing that, x-ray and ultrasound come next.
Also their Red Cell Volume, # of Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin values were elevated and the vet thinks they are dehydrated but I think that's because they were stressed and in fear.
But my understanding is that cats fed raw meat have higher than the normal range values for Total Protein, Albumin, BUN, creatinine, and total cholesterol, especially right after eating?
Bun to creatinine ratio, specific gravity, and ALP values were all good. If they have kidney problems, don't ALP and specific gravity show abnormality?
Vet definitely isn't familiar with animals fed raw meat, so these slightly elevated numbers stood out to him I suspect.
If the vet doesn't offer the SDMA test, I will find someone who does to make sure their kidney is fine. Failing that, x-ray and ultrasound come next.
Also their Red Cell Volume, # of Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin values were elevated and the vet thinks they are dehydrated but I think that's because they were stressed and in fear.