Can a cat with high bilirubin be jaundice?
A cat with high levels of bilirubin is jaundiced, but Dr. Miller warns against assuming that jaundiced cats necessarily have liver disease. There may be other reasons for jaundice, such as red blood cell disease. Elevated liver enzymes in cats – what could they mean? According to Dr. Miller, the results can be indicative of many conditions.
What does total bilirubin mean in cats blood work?
URIC ACID is a nonspecific value in cats, and does not indicate any disease processes. ALT (Alanine aminotransferase) is a sensitive indicator of active liver damage but doesn’t indicate the cause. TOTAL BILIRUBIN elevations may indicate liver or hemolytic (red blood cell destruction)disease.
What do elevated liver enzymes in cats mean?
Elevated liver enzymes in cats – what could they mean? 1 Hepatic lipidosis 2 Cholangiohepatitis 3 Biliary obstruction 4 Inflammatory bowel disease (triaditis) 5 Pancreatitis 6 Lymphoma 7 Endotoxin producing infections 8 Hepatitis (there are different types of hepatitis) 9 Biliary stasis 10 Septicemia
What happens when a cat has liver disease?
In some cases liver disease may cause fluid to accumulate in the abdomen (ascites); and with more advanced or severe disease, jaundice (yellowing of the gums and skin) may be seen.
A cat with high levels of bilirubin is jaundiced, but Dr. Miller warns against assuming that jaundiced cats necessarily have liver disease. There may be other reasons for jaundice, such as red blood cell disease. Elevated liver enzymes in cats – what could they mean? According to Dr. Miller, the results can be indicative of many conditions.
What should you do if your cat has elevated liver enzymes?
Elevated liver enzymes in cats are not the end of the world, but are an indication that something is wrong. The results of the blood tests require expertise and experience to decipher, as the overall pattern and ratio between the various enzymes need to be taken into account. You have to work with your veterinarian on getting a proper diagnosis.
URIC ACID is a nonspecific value in cats, and does not indicate any disease processes. ALT (Alanine aminotransferase) is a sensitive indicator of active liver damage but doesn’t indicate the cause. TOTAL BILIRUBIN elevations may indicate liver or hemolytic (red blood cell destruction)disease.
What kind of enzymes do cats with jaundice have?
Increased liver enzymes are expected in most cats with jaundice. Most biochemistry panels report the activity of four liver enzymes: alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT).