Feline Renal Function Test Results
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Q:Hi!
My cat, Merlin, is 15 years old and had slightly elevated Bun (38) and Creatinine (2.5) levels on his last two blood tests. My vet says he has kidney disease, but his specific gravity is 1.050 (high normal) which I've read means that he has a pre-renal issue, NOT kidney disease.
Anyone know anything about pre-renal issues or renal function test results? I'm trying to figure out if his results may indicate something serious enough that I need to switch vets to get him treatment. Anyone have a cat with pre-renal issues or have any idea what pre-renal issues even would be?
If not, does anyone know of a trustworthy online vet, either for pay or not? I'm happy to pay for the second opinion if I know the vet is reputable. I'm kind of at a loss of what to do now that I'm not entirely trusting my vet's judgment.
Thanks!
My cat, Merlin, is 15 years old and had slightly elevated Bun (38) and Creatinine (2.5) levels on his last two blood tests. My vet says he has kidney disease, but his specific gravity is 1.050 (high normal) which I've read means that he has a pre-renal issue, NOT kidney disease.
Anyone know anything about pre-renal issues or renal function test results? I'm trying to figure out if his results may indicate something serious enough that I need to switch vets to get him treatment. Anyone have a cat with pre-renal issues or have any idea what pre-renal issues even would be?
If not, does anyone know of a trustworthy online vet, either for pay or not? I'm happy to pay for the second opinion if I know the vet is reputable. I'm kind of at a loss of what to do now that I'm not entirely trusting my vet's judgment.
Thanks!
A:I do not have any experience with feline CRF or kidney disease but one of our members here (growler) does and will be able to help. She usually doesn't log on until later in the evening (pacific time). Here is the thread she started that has lots of great information....
A:Thanks Rainbow!!
A:Ooooops, I forgot to say welocme to pets.ca I'm sorry to hear about Merlin but it does sound like you have caught it early so hopefully diet modification will help. .....I know it has helped Growler's cat, Duffy.
Also, sugarcatmom (another member here) is another cat guru and will also be of great help to you.
Also, sugarcatmom (another member here) is another cat guru and will also be of great help to you.