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Haematological and biochemical reference intervals in healthy Ragdoll cats.

Riccardo FerrianiGiulia MangiagalliSara MeazziMarianna PantoliFederico BarbèCamilla PastoreSilvia Rossi
Published in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2022)
Haematobiochemical RIs of the general feline population must be used with caution in Ragdoll cats when it comes to iron and glucose concentrations, CK activity and absolute lymphocyte number. For these parameters, the use of breed-specific RIs is suggested. The docile and more relaxed nature of this breed may explain these differences and further investigations are necessary to better understand the results. Furthermore, investigations are needed to evaluate the possible benefits of breed-specific urea RIs.
Keyphrases
  • blood glucose
  • peripheral blood
  • protein kinase
  • skeletal muscle
  • weight loss