Kitten with High BUN

Question
We recently took in outside kitten from our apartment complex with he is approximately 10-12 weeks old. At his first blood screening his phosphorus was 10.3, his BUN Creatinine ratio was 51, Creatinine was .7 and WBC 20.9 Neutrophils were 13167, Monocytes 627 Eosinophils 1463. He is currently receiving ear drops for mites and first de-worm medication. One dose of revolution and a capstar pill 2 days prior to first blood screening.
He east well, drinks water frequently is loving and very playful. He has intermittent diarrhea. Outwardly he shows no signs of being unhappy or ill.
Our concern is, the readings indicate kidney issues. What could that be?
The attending DVM felt that it is nothing to be concerned about as the average levels are for an adult cat and there are no levels for a kitten. Should we be doing something more at this time or wait and see?

Thank you for you advice,

Wayne


Answer
Wayne -

Follow the advice of your veterinarian. Most elevated kidney problems arise from dehydration.  Once the animal is receiving proper nutrition and drinking adequate amounts of water, then the problems resolve.   I am sure the attending doctor will want to recheck the WBC count as it was elevated  along with the kidney values.  


Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM