4My2Greys Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Well it looks like problems are now starting for Chase. He went in this past Thursday to have his teeth cleaned and a growth removed from his lip. That morning I noticed his urine had a rusty looking color to it so I had them do another urinalysis to compare with the one that was done on June 7th. Both were done by Antech. Protein was 3+ up from 1+ Bilirubin was 3+ up from 2+ Blood was 3+ up from NEG RBC was >50 HPF up from None Vet is going to call today to discuss these results. From what I've read I'm possibly dealing with an issue with his liver or bile duct. I'm really tired of my dogs being sick, or should I now say dog since I've only got one left. The one bit of good news is that the biopsy on the growth came back as a benign melanocytoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Judy --- sorry you and Chase are now dealing with this. you need a good luck and keep us posted on what your vet says later today!!! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Oh geez... you're the last person who needs this. No advice, just hugs. Hoping it's something really easy or a one-time fluke. Edited June 26, 2014 by a_daerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm sorry you're dealing with another potential medical issue. How old is Chase? Have you run blood work recently? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 As a chemist let me ask you to please not take that test as proof of anything. Too much crap can happen to lab tests to take any one of them as proof of anything. Get another test before you start to worry or do any treatments. Test methods and a slew of other things can provide incorrect results. This is especially suspicious since the earlier test which was run so recently was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm sorry that you are going through this .... I might suggest another urine and blood work to check kidneys/liver - might also want to check clotting factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 As a chemist let me ask you to please not take that test as proof of anything. Too much crap can happen to lab tests to take any one of them as proof of anything. Get another test before you start to worry or do any treatments. Test methods and a slew of other things can provide incorrect results. This is especially suspicious since the earlier test which was run so recently was much better. very good point !! another test is worth doing! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Bacteria or white cells present??? Could be your ole fashion uti. The protein will be elevated because of the blood present and our hounds commonly have bili in the urine. How were the liver enzymes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'm still concerned, but you all are making me feel a little bit better. I just got a message from the vet. He's not concerned with the bloody or protein levels. He feels this is a result of the collection method, cystocentesis. He's waiting on a consultation with the lab about the bilirubin. Superchem panel from 6/7 AST (SGOT) was 103 U/L with range of 15-66 Bilirubin was 0.4 mg/dL range of 0.1-0.3 There were no WBC or bacteria present in the urinalysis. As far as bilirubin in the urine is there a certain level at which one should be concerned? One other thing, which I don't know if somehow is related, but I've noticed him several times forcefully swallowing several times over and over, as if he had a lump in his throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Sending good thoughts. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Have to agree with your vet--I wouldn't be terribly concerned -it's very common to see blood in the urine when obtained via a cysto. Is he having you bring in a voided sample??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) If the heavy-duty swallowing is happening not long after a meal, it could be reflux. Talk to your vet about whether you should give Prevacid or Prilosec on a regular basis. And it might help if you can keep Chase upright for 30 minutes or so after a meal. Where reflux is concerned, gravity is your friend. Edited June 27, 2014 by KF_in_Georgia Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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