Guest EaglesMom Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hi! I got the blood results back in my 9 year old grey, the vet told me his bilirubin level was 2.7 and that was high and we should re-check his urine. I know it is normal for a male to have some bilirubin, but what is considered normal? Thanks! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EaglesMom Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hi! I got the blood results back in my 9 year old grey, the vet told me his bilirubin level was 2.7 and that was high and we should re-check his urine. I know it is normal for a male to have some bilirubin, but what is considered normal? Thanks! Becky I asked them to fax me the results, both the total and the direct bilirubin are 0.2 (which is normal) what they are considering high is the TCo2 which is 26. Any thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Normal is considered around .04-.40 so that is definitely high. Hope you get some answers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Just noticed your 2nd post. TCO2 largely represents the bicarbonate in the blood since most CO2 in the body is in that form. CO2 levels in the blood are influenced by kidney and lung function. The kidneys are mainly responsible for maintaining the normal bicarbonate levels. With that being said, I am not entirely sure what the normal level is for a greyhound but I don't think that level is too high. I will see if I can find out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) Is he on any medications? Raw or kibble? Edited November 6, 2008 by Burpdog Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EaglesMom Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Is he on any medications? Raw or kibble? He takes .8 twice a day of thyroid meds and I give him 1/2 teaspoon of get up and go. He eats kibble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 So was his tCO2 (bicarbonate) 27? Normal at our lab is 17-24. A level of 27 wouldn't be overly concerning but I would recheck the level in a couple of weeks. If ti was persistently high or getting higher then I'd consider working thingis up further. 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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