Guest JustJack Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Has anyone been told by their veterinarian that their Greys Albumin level was low or low normal. I have had 3 of my Greys tested and all were low normal. Because of the result of the first one I was unable to amputate a small part of her tail-we had tried to heal it ourselves with no luck for almost a month. After putting her on antibiotics and trying every trick in the book we did get the tail to heal. But, I am wondering if the low level is the "norm" in Greys. My vet said that with low values he did not feel comfortable doing anesthesia and I worry that someday we won't have the option. I am hoping that the "low" values are actually normal for Greys. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have a look at this link http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php?showto...9&hl=packet You may find that there is information in there regarding albumin levels in greyhounds but regardless, its a very informative packet which you can give to your vet (as I have this week) Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Greyhounds do have lower blood proteins than other breeds. The other reason it can drop is if they have IBD/PLE (protein losing enteropathy--a.k.a.-leaky gut ). How low was it? The reason your vet didn't want to go to surgery with your hound most likely was because he was afraid the lower protein would slow the healing process down (just a guess mind you ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Greyhounds often have lower total protein levels but it is due to a lower globulin level than other breeds... albumins should be within the reference range for all dogs. IF they are low... check a urine sample and if any protein is detected... have a urine protein:creatinine ratio performed. Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JustJack Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Greyhounds often have lower total protein levels but it is due to a lower globulin level than other breeds... albumins should be within the reference range for all dogs. IF they are low... check a urine sample and if any protein is detected... have a urine protein:creatinine ratio performed. I did the urine protein:creatine ratio on one of the Greys. Unfortunately she went into season less than 24 hours after I collected the urine so I do not think we got a true reading. It was barely abnorml. All the Greys I have tested have been within the range of normal given by Antech, but on the low side. My vet wants them to be in the absolute middle which is where my problem lies. Is a low normal ok? If anyone out there has done a sr. profile or blood chem on their dogs and could find out what the albumin was and let me know it would be helpful. And also what the lab considers normal range. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Greyhounds often have lower total protein levels but it is due to a lower globulin level than other breeds... albumins should be within the reference range for all dogs. IF they are low... check a urine sample and if any protein is detected... have a urine protein:creatinine ratio performed. I did the urine protein:creatine ratio on one of the Greys. Unfortunately she went into season less than 24 hours after I collected the urine so I do not think we got a true reading. It was barely abnorml. All the Greys I have tested have been within the range of normal given by Antech, but on the low side. My vet wants them to be in the absolute middle which is where my problem lies. Is a low normal ok? If anyone out there has done a sr. profile or blood chem on their dogs and could find out what the albumin was and let me know it would be helpful. And also what the lab considers normal range. Thanks. If it is normal... it is probably nothing to worry about. Ask your vet to call Antech and have them consult with one of their specialists and ask them if they believe that your pet's albumin is truly concerning. My bet is that the lab will say no and the "concern" is probably unnecessary. Of course I haven't done an exam and I haven't seen the labs... just going off of what I've read here. There is no charge for a vet to call Antech... it just takes a couple minutes of his/her time. If they say the lab states it is a problem even though it is normal... then I'd take a copy of your labs and get a 2nd opinion. If they both say it si a problem... then I''d be concerned. Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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