Cat with weight loss and a distended abdomen

Test Results

Results of appropriate testing return and are shown:

Complete blood count:

Test (units) Result Ref. Range
Hematocrit (%) 19.9 30–45
Hemoglobin (g/dL) 7.13 8–15
RBC (x106/mcL) 4.12 5–10
Total WBCs (x103/mcL) 10.27 6–18
Band neutrophils (x103/mcL) 1.18 0–0.3
Neutrophils (x103/mcL) 8.36 3–12
Lymphocytes (x103/mcL) 0.29 1.5–7.0
Monocytes (x103/mcL) 0.34 0.05–0.85
Eosinophils (x103/mcL) 0.1 0.1–1.5
Platelets (x103/mcL) 250 300–700

RBCs show mild anisocytosis and rouleaux. Platelets are decreased, but enlarged. A few toxic neutrophils are present.


Blood chemistry profile:

Test (units) Result Ref. Range
Glucose (mg/dL) 125 75–134
Creatinine (mg/dL) 1.2 0.9–2.3
Blood urea nitrogen (mg/dL) 19 15–35
Phosphorus (mg/dL) 4.5 2.6–8.8
Calcium (mg/dL) 8.9 9.0–11.7
Sodium (mmol/L) 146 148–157
Potassium (mmol/L) 3.8 3.5–5.1
Chloride (mmol/L) 115 115–128
Total CO2 (mmol/L) 21 16–25
Total protein (g/dL) 8.2 5.5–7.1
Total protein (g/dL) 8.2 5.5–7.1
Globulin (g/dL) 5.9 2.3–3.8
ALT (IU/L) 21 20–108
Alkaline phosphatase (IU/L) 47 23–107
GGT (IU/L) 7 0–10
Total bilirubin (mg/dL) 0.8 0.1–0.4

Urinalysis (cystocentesis): Unremarkable



FELV/FIV Combo Test

Test (units) Result Ref. Range
FELV Negative Negative
FIV Negative Negative