Table 2.
Biochemistry data for the Yorkshire terrier
| Parameter | Value on presentation | Value post-treatment | Reference range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total protein (g/L) | 76 | 70.9 | 54–71 |
| Albumin (g/L) | 30 | 36.4 | 31–40 |
| Globulin (g/L) | 46 | 34.5 | 28–42 |
| ALT (U/L) | 429 | 27 | 0–50 |
| GLDH (U/L) | 94 | ND | 0–10 |
| ALP (U/L) | 4336 | 49 | 0–140 |
| GGT (U/L) | 27 | 0 | 0–8 |
| Bile acids (μmol/L) | 37 | ND | 0–15 |
| Post prandial bile acids (μmol/L) | 13.7 | ND | |
| Total bilirubin (μmol/L) | 10.6 | ND | 0.9–10 |
| Amylase (U/L) | 876 | 731 | 0–730 |
| Lipase (U/L) | 51 | 161 | 0–130 |
| Creatine kinase (U/L) | 47 | 110 | 0–50 |
| Cholesterol (mmol/L) | 5.8 | 5.65 | 3.2–6.5 |
| Glucose (mmol/L) | 3.8 | 5.7 | 3–6.5 |
| Urea (mmol/L) | 10 | 4.3 | 3.6–8.6 |
| Creatinine (μmol/L) | 68 | 79 | 20–120 |
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 152 | 148 | 137–151 |
| Chloride (mmol/L) | 113 | 108.5 | 99–110 |
| Calcium (mmol/L) | 2.7 | 2.59 | 2.3–3 |
| Phosphorus (mmol/L) | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.8–1.8 |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 3.9 | 4.05 | 3.7–5.8 |
ALT — alanine aminotransferase, GLDH — glutamate dehydrogenase, ALP — alkaline phosphatase, GGT — gamma-glutamyl transferase.