Re: My Dog Pip
Hi Pam,
So sorry to hear that Pip's struggles continue. We went through quite a bit of this with Chris when he was a senior.
Could you post the reference (normal) ranges for the abnormal results? I'm fairly familiar with levels for things like AlkP but I don't see any Lipase results listed in copies of bloodwork I have here.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/lipas...s-in-dogs.html
Link to "Is It Pancreatitis?"
Unfortunately, it seems the list of potential causes for his abnormal bloodwork is pretty long. His symptoms sure sound like they could be related to the Lipase level and whatever might be causing it to be elevated.
But I generally don't worry much about very minor elevations in the bloodwork, so that's why I was wondering whether his Lipase elevation is large (I'm assuming it's high, not low).
Natalie
Hi Pam,
So sorry to hear that Pip's struggles continue. We went through quite a bit of this with Chris when he was a senior.
Could you post the reference (normal) ranges for the abnormal results? I'm fairly familiar with levels for things like AlkP but I don't see any Lipase results listed in copies of bloodwork I have here.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/lipas...s-in-dogs.html
Lipase is a water soluble digestive enzyme which plays an extremely crucial role in the process of fat absorption, transportation and digestion. It is essential for breaking down various types of fats that are included in the dog food.
High Levels
Similar to low lipase levels, elevated lipase level is also one of the major health problems for dogs. High levels of lipase could be an indication of one of the many dog health problems. The most common health problems are the gastrointestinal diseases like gastritis, bowel obstruction, peritonitis, visceral manipulation, neoplasia, hepatic diseases, etc. Several types of medications and acute pancreatitis in dogs are also some of the reasons that might elevate the lipase levels. When a dog is suffering with high lipase levels, he might show some signs and symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, kidney diseases (and failure in worst cases), nausea, loss of appetite, lethargy, abdominal pain, etc. When a dog owner finds a set or one of the aforementioned symptoms in the dogs; he/she should take the dog to a professional veterinarian for proper diagnosis.
The path of treatment for the disturbed lipase levels in dog, is determined on the basis of its signs and symptoms and the amount of fluctuations that are observed in the lipase enzymes. Some of the common treatments for such conditions in dogs include, lipase supplements, cage rest, fluid therapy, antibacterial medications, vitamin supplements and significant dietary changes.
Similar to low lipase levels, elevated lipase level is also one of the major health problems for dogs. High levels of lipase could be an indication of one of the many dog health problems. The most common health problems are the gastrointestinal diseases like gastritis, bowel obstruction, peritonitis, visceral manipulation, neoplasia, hepatic diseases, etc. Several types of medications and acute pancreatitis in dogs are also some of the reasons that might elevate the lipase levels. When a dog is suffering with high lipase levels, he might show some signs and symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, kidney diseases (and failure in worst cases), nausea, loss of appetite, lethargy, abdominal pain, etc. When a dog owner finds a set or one of the aforementioned symptoms in the dogs; he/she should take the dog to a professional veterinarian for proper diagnosis.
The path of treatment for the disturbed lipase levels in dog, is determined on the basis of its signs and symptoms and the amount of fluctuations that are observed in the lipase enzymes. Some of the common treatments for such conditions in dogs include, lipase supplements, cage rest, fluid therapy, antibacterial medications, vitamin supplements and significant dietary changes.
In addition, many nonpancreatic conditions are associated with a marked increase in serum lipase activity . . . For example, patients with conditions such as renal failure, golerulosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, hepatic necorsis, hepatic fatty degeneration, hepatocellular carcinoma, bile duct carcinoma, lymphosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma of the heart, adenocarcinomas of the small intestine, sepsis, and amyloidosis of multiple organs have all been described as having an increased serum lipase activity.
But I generally don't worry much about very minor elevations in the bloodwork, so that's why I was wondering whether his Lipase elevation is large (I'm assuming it's high, not low).
Natalie
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