My cat has IBD, high WBC count, and is in pain. What does it mean?

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Trixie has history of IBD &has eaten Rx rabbit pea for 4 years. her appetite is down,she seems hesitant to jump off counters &beds as if she may have pain so my vet checked her&did labwork. Labs are normal except for hi white blood cell count (24,000). She is sending her for a intestinal biopsy b/c of her IBD. While I’m waiting to have biopsy I switched her food to hills Rx i/d digestive care and she is eating good. What could this hi wht blood cell count mean?.Related to pain she may be having? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 years and 8 months old | 11.5 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

High white cell counts indicate inflammation or infection and yes, IBD can contribute. IF she seems back to herself you could continue with the new diet and retest in 3-4weeks to see if the white count is returning to normal. Intestinal biopsies are not without risk and if she has stabilised on the new diet I would be include to continue and monitor

My cat has IBD, high WBC count, and is in pain. What does it mean?

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