Wellness Test Results January 2024: Understanding Chiana's FeLV Management: A Look at Her Recent Lab Results

Summary

Chiana is thriving despite her Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) diagnosis. Her recent bloodwork reveals stable health, including normal liver and kidney function, balanced blood sugar and electrolytes, and strong immune system markers. While her platelet count is slightly low, it’s not a major concern at this stage. This report highlights her resilience and the effectiveness of her current management plan on raltegravir.

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1. Overall Health Indicators

• Total Protein: 7.2 g/dL (Normal: 5.2-8.8)
  Proteins in the blood are essential for immune function and overall health. Chiana’s level is perfectly normal.
• Albumin & Globulin: Both levels are in the healthy range, indicating no protein imbalances or liver issues.
• Albumin/Globulin Ratio: 1.0 (Normal: 0.35-1.5)
  This balance shows that her immune and liver functions are in good shape.

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2. Liver & Kidney Function

• Liver Enzymes (ALT and Alkaline Phosphatase): Well within normal ranges, suggesting no liver damage.
• BUN & Creatinine: These measure kidney function, and both are healthy. Creatinine’s value (1.1 mg/dL) is comfortably within the range, and her SDMA (14.9 µg/dL) is right on the edge of perfect kidney health.

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3. Blood Sugar & Electrolytes

• Glucose: 97 mg/dL
  Normal levels indicate no signs of diabetes.
• Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride): All are balanced, showing she’s well-hydrated and her cellular functions are optimal.

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4. Immune System & Blood Health

• White Blood Cells (WBC): 11.3 (Normal: 3.5-16.0)
  Her immune system appears strong, with no signs of infection.
• Red Blood Cells (RBC), Hemoglobin, Hematocrit: All in normal ranges, showing she’s not anemic.
• Platelet Count: 151 x 10³/uL (Slightly low; Normal: 200-500)
  While the count is low, it could be due to clumping in the sample, a common lab issue. The report confirms her platelets are adequate.

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What It All Means

FeLV can impact the immune system and blood health, but Chiana’s results suggest that her condition is stable. Her liver and kidneys are functioning well, and she has no signs of anemia or infection.

The slightly low platelet count isn’t a major concern, but we’ll keep monitoring it to ensure it’s not a developing issue.

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Final Thoughts

Managing FeLV in cats like Chiana requires vigilance, regular check-ups, and a lot of love. This bloodwork gives me hope that she’s thriving despite her diagnosis.

Stay tuned for more updates on Chiana’s journey!