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Metabolic Acidosis
What is used in diagnosing and confirming metabolic acidosis in a cat
with kidney problems? I have 5 blood readings over the past 3 months that show consistently low carbon dioxide and consistently high anion gap. The low C02 is in the low/normal range and the anion gap is in the high/normal range, so the levels are not out of range, but any literature I've found on MA says anything below 16-18 for C02. The low range on the bloodwork is 12, which seems awfully low to me. Kitty is showing signs of lethargy, weight loss, muscle wasting, and reduced appetite. My suspicion is MA, but vet does not agree. Can anyone help? |
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What is used in diagnosing and confirming metabolic acidosis in a cat with kidney problems? I have 5 blood readings over the past 3 months that show consistently low carbon dioxide and consistently high anion gap. The low C02 is in the low/normal range and the anion gap is in the high/normal range, so the levels are not out of range, but any literature I've found on MA says anything below 16-18 for C02. The low range on the bloodwork is 12, which seems awfully low to me. Kitty is showing signs of lethargy, weight loss, muscle wasting, and reduced appetite. My suspicion is MA, but vet does not agree. Can anyone help? Try this: http://tinyurl.com/yic3 Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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"Mavalon" wrote in message om... What is used in diagnosing and confirming metabolic acidosis in a cat with kidney problems? I have 5 blood readings over the past 3 months that show consistently low carbon dioxide and consistently high anion gap. The low C02 is in the low/normal range and the anion gap is in the high/normal range, so the levels are not out of range, but any literature I've found on MA says anything below 16-18 for C02. The low range on the bloodwork is 12, which seems awfully low to me. Just a thought... If the blood collection tube isn't *completely* filled and/or if the sample is exposed to air, CO2 can diffuse out of the blood -- which will falsely lower the TCO2. You might want a retest with a separate sample. Kitty is showing signs of lethargy, weight loss, muscle wasting, and reduced appetite. My suspicion is MA, but vet does not agree. Can anyone help? Based on the numbers and symptoms, I think your instincts are correct. It may be time for a second opinion. Is this the same vet who said your cat was going to "die soon"...three months ago? Keep the faith, Jill. Phil. |
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"Mavalon" wrote in message om... What is used in diagnosing and confirming metabolic acidosis in a cat with kidney problems? I have 5 blood readings over the past 3 months that show consistently low carbon dioxide and consistently high anion gap. The low C02 is in the low/normal range and the anion gap is in the high/normal range, so the levels are not out of range, but any literature I've found on MA says anything below 16-18 for C02. The low range on the bloodwork is 12, which seems awfully low to me. Just a thought... If the blood collection tube isn't *completely* filled and/or if the sample is exposed to air, CO2 can diffuse out of the blood -- which will falsely lower the TCO2. You might want a retest with a separate sample. Kitty is showing signs of lethargy, weight loss, muscle wasting, and reduced appetite. My suspicion is MA, but vet does not agree. Can anyone help? Based on the numbers and symptoms, I think your instincts are correct. It may be time for a second opinion. Is this the same vet who said your cat was going to "die soon"...three months ago? Keep the faith, Jill. Phil. |
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