Elevated protein levels in blood... Next stages?

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Background story - horse was suspected of having abcess inside her after blood test being taken.

After a course of antibiotics her White blood cell count is back to normal, but protein levels are still elevated, but less than they were first time round.

Vet didn't really discuss any options that were next, however I intend to ring him later on.

Just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this and what next options are.
 
we are the opposite way previous bloods 2 weeks ago said protein was very low , changed her diet they have gone up some but not normal


vet suspects tape worm or ulcers.
Dont know what to suggest apart from put her on a low protein diet
 
Leviathan said:
we are the opposite way previous bloods 2 weeks ago said protein was very low , changed her diet they have gone up some but not normal


vet suspects tape worm or ulcers.
Dont know what to suggest apart from put her on a low protein diet
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I was reading something by Dr Kellon the other day and she mentioned she's had successes by simply using whey protein (like the body builders use) as it is very easy for them to process.
 
wench said:
The elevated protein is due to infection not diet
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Yes because bacteria shows up as protein. I was responding to Leviathon's post.

I have not enough experience, so can't really help you. Sorry:(

Be interested in what your vet says so I could learn some more though.

Good luck.
 
The elevated proteins in mine's blood are showing that she is fighting some kind of infection - is this what you mean Oberon?
 
wench said:
The elevated proteins in mine's blood are showing that she is fighting some kind of infection - is this what you mean Oberon?
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They normal white cells would suggest she isn't fighting any infection.

The protein levels would suggest organisms present.

If the vet wasn't concerned then perhaps the results mean that the problem is now passed and the elevated protein was historic?

I must reiterate though that I am not a vet, my experience is in human medicine so I'm not much use to you:(
 
Unfortuantly the problem hasn't passed, its long-term, not short term. I believe the amount of protein has come down to what it was in September (the latest blood test was taken on Monday).

She should have tested for serum Globulin, fibrinogen or serum Amyloid A.
 
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