Chiana

Chiana
Chiana April 2025

Friday, December 27, 2024

Wellness Test Results December 2024

Understanding Chiana's FeLV Management

Summary

Chiana, my Maine Coon cat, is thriving despite her Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) diagnosis. Her latest bloodwork highlights stable health, including normal liver and kidney function, balanced blood sugar and electrolytes, and strong immune system markers. Though her platelet count is slightly low, it’s not a critical concern. This report showcases her resilience on her care plan with 200 mg of raltegravir.


1. Overall Health Indicators

  • Total Protein: 8.5 g/dL (Normal: 5.2–8.8)
    Proteins in the blood are vital for immunity and overall health. Chiana’s levels are within the normal range.
  • Albumin & Globulin: Albumin at 4.0 g/dL and globulin at 4.5 g/dL indicate no protein imbalances.
  • Albumin/Globulin Ratio: 0.9 (Normal: 0.35–1.5)
    This ratio suggests balanced liver and immune function.

2. Liver & Kidney Function

  • Liver Enzymes: ALT (42 IU/L) and Alkaline Phosphatase (5 IU/L) are within normal ranges, indicating no liver damage.
  • Kidney Indicators: BUN at 27 mg/dL and creatinine at 1.3 mg/dL are normal. SDMA at 15.0 µg/dL is mildly increased but not alarming.

3. Blood Sugar & Electrolytes

  • Glucose: 92 mg/dL, reflecting stable blood sugar levels.
  • Electrolytes: Sodium (149 mEq/L), potassium (4.3 mEq/L), and chloride (113 mEq/L) are well-balanced.

4. Immune System & Blood Health

  • White Blood Cells: 7.9 x 103/uL (Normal: 3.5–16.0)
    Her immune response is healthy with no infections.
  • Platelets: 259 x 103/uL, slightly below the normal range but adequate for blood clotting.

What It All Means

Chiana’s condition is stable, with healthy organ functions and no major signs of complications from FeLV. Regular monitoring ensures early detection of any potential issues.


Final Thoughts

Managing a FeLV-positive cat like Chiana requires dedication, love, and careful observation. Her progress is encouraging, showing that proactive care can make a difference.

Test Results: December 20, 2024: Progressive: Increase

Chiana's Latest Test Results: December 2024

Update

Earlier this month, we had Chiana tested again. After her last significant increase, we were bracing for an even higher result, but the numbers exceeded that. My husband thought the viral load would reach the 30-million range, but it climbed to over 45 million. .

Test Results

Date Status Viral Load
10/8/24 Progressive 17.10 x 10⁶ = 17,100,000
12/20/24 Progressive 45.91 x 10⁶ = 45,910,000

Analysis

We were taken aback by the significant rise in Chiana’s viral load. It’s unclear why the viral load keeps increasing. One possibility is that previous lower readings were anomalies. Additionally, we’ve always known that Chiana might have been underdosed on her previous medication regimen. However, this month, we made a change, starting her on a new medication regimen: dolutegravir 50 mg/day, beginning on December 21, 2024.

Next Steps

  • Monitor Chiana's response to the new dolutegravir regimen.
  • Continue tracking any changes in her behavior or health.
  • Retesting Date: First week of February 2025.