Changes

Increased liver enzymes and bilirubin, decreased urea, albumin and cholesterol will indicate hepatic disease as an underlying problem.

Increased liver enzymes and bilirubin, decreased urea, albumin and cholesterol will indicate hepatic disease as an underlying problem.

If renal disease is present, an azotaemia will be present on biochemistry.

If renal disease is present, an azotaemia will be present on biochemistry.

If[[Hypoadrenocorticism - Addison's Disease|Hypoadrenocorticism]] is the cause of the ulceration, it is likely biochemistry will show a Sodium:Potassium ratio of less than 27:1.

If [[Hypoadrenocorticism - Addison's Disease|Hypoadrenocorticism]] is the cause of the ulceration, it is likely biochemistry will show a Sodium:Potassium ratio of less than 27:1.

If the animal is vomiting this will lead to electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities, a metabolic alkalosis, hypokalaemia and hypochloraemia.

If the animal is vomiting this will lead to electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities, a metabolic alkalosis, hypokalaemia and hypochloraemia.