Table 1. Plasma carnitine levels in the affected cat and healthy adult male cats.
Carnitine Form | Affected Cat | Healthy Male Catsa |
---|---|---|
Free (μM) | 9.14 | 11.1 ± 3.6 |
Acylated (μM) | 1.57 | 2.6 ± 1.6 |
Total (μM) | 10.71 | 13.6 ± 4.3 |
% Free | 85 | 82 |
Mean ± SD for 9 healthy adult male cats (Jacobs et al. 1990)