Parameters Flashcards
Total RBC count normal ranges
Dog 5.5-8.5x10*12/L
Cat 5-10x10*12/L
Reasons for increased RBC count (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 increased WBC count (2)
Infection
Neoplasia
Reasons for decreased 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 increased blood urea (2)
Infection
Renal failure
Reason for decreased blood urea (1)
Hepatic failure
Blood creatinine normal ranges
Dog and cat
40-130umol/L
Reasons for increased blood creatinine (2)
Renal failure
Muscle trauma
Reason for decreased blood creatinine (1)
Cachexia