Chicane In Vets For Full Body Scan

[weathergirls]

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Annie has always had a weight problem so we know there is the possibility of a thyroid problem which she is being tested for but in July she lost a nail thought nothing of it she had been over the fields so assumed she'd just broken it but about 5 weeks ago her feet started to swell and 2 more nails came off my vet put her on prednisolone and she did start to improve a couple of days ago her feet started to swell again and then the rest of her body she ic continually panting which could be a pain relief she hasn't got a temperature she came into season 11 weeks ago so she is also being checked for pyometri although she doesn't have any discharge

has anyone ever come across this in their dogs

she has gone into the vets today for a full body scan

 

[cinnamon]

It is possible to have a pyometra without a discharge, in fact this is more dangerous than if she was discharging, But these do not seem like the usual symptoms of a pyo, Only true solution for pyo is getting her spayed,

 

[kenny m]

hope she gets well linda :thumbsup:

 

[wild whippies]

Get well soon Annie :huggles: Hope the scan goes ok today Linda and they get to the bottom of it. :luck:

 

[nettle]

Awwww, :luck: hope she gets better soon, keep us updated :luck:

Jayne

 

[littlenell]

:luck: Lets hope she can get sorted quickly and soon feels better. :luck:

 

[Paws123]

How is Annie hope she makes a speedy reccovery

 

[NEILPEM]

good luck hope everything goes ok :thumbsup:

 

[littlenell]

:blink: Is there any news yet - Hope Annie is ok :luck:

 

[kris]

if she was last in season 11 weeks ago then id rule pyrometra out also her symptoms arent the usual ones associated with either open or closed pyro.could be thyroid probs. :thumbsup: ive had a bitch years ago who had problems with her nail beds,always licking them and they would get red and sore,and she was always overweight despite watching her diet.it was addisons disease.but she lived a long and happy life in spite of it.dont know what your girl has but hope they get to the bottom of it and get her sorted out soon Linda, best of luck hun :luck:

 

[tanyia]

Poor girl, Dosnt sound like pyro. My sons staffie had a very simular thing, it turned out to be a food alergy. Swollen feet panting worse at night. Its taken ages to sort out but hes fine now.

Good luck hope she is well again very soon.

 

[Susan]

:luck: Hope she is well very soon Linda :huggles:

 

[kris]

has she had any blood tests yet?ive just been looking for info about blood tests and this came up which is pretty good at giving you info about them. :thumbsup:

LABORATORY TESTS -UNDERSTANDING YOUR PET’S BLOOD WORK

Blood tests help determine causes of illness accurately, safely, and quickly and allow us to monitor the progress of medical treatments.

This guide may help you understand your pet’s test results. Proper communication with YOUR veterinarian is essential regarding interpretation of lab results. Lab values are not given as laboratories may have different normal values.

Complete blood count (CBC)

A CBC gives information on hydration status, anemia, infection, the blood’s clotting ability, and the ability of the immune system to respond. This test is important for pets with fevers, vomiting, weakness, pale gums, or loss of appetite. If your pet needs surgery, a CBC can detect bleeding disorders or other unseen abnormalities.

Hematocrit ( HCT, PCV) measures the percentage of red blood cells to detect anemia and dehydration.

Hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) are the oxygen-carrying pigments of red blood cells.

White blood cells (WBC) measures the body’s immune cells. Increases or decreases indicate certain diseases or infections.

Granulocytes and lymphocytes/monocytes are specific types of white blood cells.

Eosinophils are specific types of white blood cells that may indicate allergic or parasitic conditions.

Platelet counts measure cells that form blood clots.

Reticulocyte are immature red blood cell. High levels indicate regenerative anemia.

Blood chemistries

These tests evaluate organ function, electrolyte status, and hormone levels. They also give barometers of adrenal function and other diseases. We use these tests for base lines as pets age, preanesthetic evaluation, long term medications, as well as evaluating sick animals.

Albumen (ALB)is serum protein that helps evaluate hydration, hemorrhage, and intestinal, liver, and kidney disease.

Alkaline phosphatase (ALKP)elevations may indicate liver damage, Cushings disease, active bone growth in young pets. This test is especially significant in cats as even slight elevations are indicative of liver disease .

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT, SGPT) is an indicator of active liver damage but does not indicate the underlying cause.

Amylase (AMYL) elevations show pancreatitis or kidney disease

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST, SGOT ) increases may indicate liver, heart, or skeletal muscle damage.

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) indicates kidney function. An increased blood level is called azotemia and may be caused by kidney, liver, heart disease, urethral obstruction, shock, dehydration, or an intestinal or stomach foreign body. A low BUN may indicate a cirrhotic liver or portal shunt.

Calcium (CA) deviations may indicate a variety of diseases. Tumors, hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease, anal gland tumor, are just a few of the diseases that alter calcium levels.

Cholesterol (CHOL) is used to supplement diagnosis of hypothyroidism, liver disease, Cushings disease, and diabetes mellitus.

Chloride (CL) is an electrolyte often lost with vomiting and Addison’s disease. Elevations may indicate dehydration.

Cortisol is a hormone measuring tests for Cushing’s disease (low dose dexamethasone suppression test) and Addison’s disease (ACTH stimulation test).

Creatinine reveals kidney function. This test helps distinguish between kidney and nonkidney causes of elevated BUN.

Gamma glutamyl transferase is an enzyme that indicates liver disease or corticosteroid excess.

Globulin is a blood protein that often increases with chronic inflammation and certain diseases such as FIP.

Glucose is a blood sugar. Elevated levels may indicate diabetes mellitus. Low levels can cause collapse, seizures, or coma.

Potassium (K) is an electrolyte lost with vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive urination. Increased levels may indicate kidney failure, Addison’s disease, dehydration, and urethral obstruction. High levels can lead to cardiac arrest. Low levels may occur with loss of appetite especially in cats.

Lipase is an enzyme that may indicate pancreatitis.

Sodium (Na) is an electrolyte lost with vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney and Addison’s disease. This test helps indicate hydration status.

Phosphorus (Phos) elevations are often associated with kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and bleeding disorders.

Bilirubin elevations may indicate liver, gall bladder, or hemolytic diseases.

Total protein indicates hydration status and provides additional information about the liver, kidney, and infection.

Thyroid tests (T4, Free T4, TSH) is a thyroid test. Decreased levels signal hypothyroidism, while high levels indicate hyperthyroidism in cats.

TLI, B12, Folate are intestinal tests to indicate malfunction of the digestive tract.

Fecal exams analyze for intestinal parasites.

Urinalysis(UA) evaluates kidney functions, bladder pathology, infection, urine concentration, if bladder stones or the precursers for stones are present, and other disease.

 

[weathergirls]

thanks everyone for all your well wishes and suggestions

Annie had a scan and no problems have shown up there she has had a full blood count and plateletts done all ok apart from her white cell count a little low but this is expected due to her feet waiting now to see if her new nails stay on there doesn't appear to be any visible infection she hasn't got a temperature the next stage will be a thyroid test