Inconsistent blood test results - CKD
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:06 pm
Hello! New member here, looking for some advice from someone with experience understanding blood tests!
My cat, Monkey, now 9 years old, was diagnosed in April 2021 with kidney disease (CKD). He had no symptoms and it was discovered by a blood test pre dental surgery.
I immediately put him on a prescribed kidney diet, and also “kcMega3” capsules daily.
He has had regular blood tests (including SDMA) since the initial diagnosis, and the results have baffled his vet. Also, may I note the vet found his urine to be good. I will list the results below, it would be amazing if someone could shed some light on what could be going on with him, and what I should expect at his next test!
April 2021 - CRE: 1.8 (normal range 0.3-1.6)
July 2021 - CRE: 1.9
August 2021 - CRE: 2.0 / SDMA: 18.5 (normal range 0-14)
December 2021 - CRE: 1.3 / SDMA: 7.6
May 2022 - CRE: 1.8 / SDMA: 12.3
BUN was consistently within acceptable range.
I’d be happy to share full test results. Thanks in advance for any responses.
Greetings from Malta
My cat, Monkey, now 9 years old, was diagnosed in April 2021 with kidney disease (CKD). He had no symptoms and it was discovered by a blood test pre dental surgery.
I immediately put him on a prescribed kidney diet, and also “kcMega3” capsules daily.
He has had regular blood tests (including SDMA) since the initial diagnosis, and the results have baffled his vet. Also, may I note the vet found his urine to be good. I will list the results below, it would be amazing if someone could shed some light on what could be going on with him, and what I should expect at his next test!
April 2021 - CRE: 1.8 (normal range 0.3-1.6)
July 2021 - CRE: 1.9
August 2021 - CRE: 2.0 / SDMA: 18.5 (normal range 0-14)
December 2021 - CRE: 1.3 / SDMA: 7.6
May 2022 - CRE: 1.8 / SDMA: 12.3
BUN was consistently within acceptable range.
I’d be happy to share full test results. Thanks in advance for any responses.
Greetings from Malta