Blood & Urine Parameters Flashcards
Total RBC count normal ranges
Dog - 5.5-8.5 x10*12/L
Cat - 5-10 x10*12/L
Reasons for increased RBC (2)
Dehydration
Splenic contraction
Reasons for decreased RBC count (2)
Anaemia
Haemorrhage
Total WBC count normal ranges
Dog - 6-17x10*9/L
Cat - 5.5-19.5x10*9/L
Reasons for increase in total WBC count (2)
Infection
Neoplasia
Reasons for decrease in total WBC count (2)
Bone marrow suppression
Cushings
PCV normal ranges
Dog - 37-55%
Cat - 24-45%
Reasons for increased PCV (2)
Dehydration
Endotoxic shock
Reasons for decreased PCV (2)
Anaemia
Haemorrhage
Blood urea normal ranges
Dog - 2.5-7mmol/L
Cat - 5-11mmol/L
Reasons for increase in blood urea (2)
Infection
Renal failure
Reason for decrease in blood urea (1)
Liver failure
Blood creatinine normal ranges
Dog and cat -
40-130umol/L
Reasons for increase in blood creatinine (2)
Renal failure
Muscle trauma
Reason for decrease in blood creatinine (1)
Cachexia