Can I get a second opinion on my 7-year-old Lhasa Apso's blood test?

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Good evening ,I have recently got a blood test done for my 7year old lahasapso and I wanted a second opinion on the report ,thanks in advance . Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | spayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 17.6 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sundari. Her BUN and Cr are mildly elevated. This can indicate early kidney disease, but there are other causes as well. Simple dehydration will make these values increase. I would recommend that she has a urinalysis performed on a first morning urine sample. This sample will be the most concentrated and give you more information regarding how the kidneys are functioning. There is also a new blood parameter known as SDMA. This is much more sensitive indicator of kidney function than BUN/Cr. I would recheck her blood work in 1-3 months to monitor the liver value (ALT) that is slightly elevated to see if this is a consistent finding. Liver enzymes can fluctuate in the blood stream so this may not be significant. I hope this information helps!

Can I get a second opinion on my 7-year-old Lhasa Apso's blood test?

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