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KMID : 0359320080480010105
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2008 Volume.48 No. 1 p.105 ~ p.110
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Cerebrospinal fluid analysis in 13 clinically healthy Beagle dogs; hematological, biochemical and electrophoretic findings
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Kim Il-Hwan
Jung Dong-In
Yoo Jong-Hyun
Kang Byeong-Teck
Park Chul
Park Hee-Myung
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to define the normal findings of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of the clinically healthy Beagle dogs and to provide basic information in diagnosis of neurologic disorders. CSF obtained from 13 clinically healthy dogs was examined for total and differential cell counts, total protein concentration, glucose and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) concentration, specific gravity, turbidity, and protein electrophoresis. On gross examination, CSF samples evaluated were clear and colorless. Few red blood cells and nucleated cells were present. The mean concentration of glucose and LDH examined were 65.8 mg/dl and 2.7 mg/dl, respectively. The cellular components of CSF samples based on differential counts were monocytes (41.9%), activated macrophages (35.8%), lymphocytes (20.0%), neutrophils (1.6%), and eosinophils (0.7%). The fractions of electrophoretic protein in CSF were albumin (52.7%), alpha-globulin (16.5%), beta-globulin (24.8%), and gamma-globulin (3.0%). Results of albumin quota were ranged from 0.15 to 0.38. In conclusion, this study provided normal composition of CSF in Beagle dogs.
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KEYWORD
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beagle dog, cerebrospinal fluid, CSF, cerebellomedullary cistern
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