Serum chemistry values were obtained from 64 adult San Joaquin kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica) in western Kern County, California (USA). The goal of the study was to establish normal chemistry values for this endangered species. No significant differences were found for mean values of alanine aminotransferase (217.1 IU/1), alkaline phosphatase (44.2 IU/1), cholesterol (145.6 mg/dl), total protein (5.8 g/dl), creatinine (0.63 mg/dl), calcium (8.2 mg/dl), albumin (3.0 g/dl), glucose (129.2 mg/dl), amylase (196.8 IU/1), sodium (153.7 mEq/1) and phosphorus (5.42 mg/dl) between sexes or seasons. Significant differences were noted for aspartate aminotransferase, blood urea nitrogen and potassium between seasons. Possible disturbances in normal hepatic and renal functions were noted.
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July 01 1992
SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES OF THE ENDANGERED SAN JOAQUIN KIT FOX (VULPES MACROTIS MUTICA)
Patrick M. McCue;
Patrick M. McCue
1 EG&G Energy Measurements, Inc., Santa Barbara Operations, 130 Robin Hill Road, Goleta, California 93117, USA
2 Present address: Department of Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA
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Thomas P. O'Farrell
Thomas P. O'Farrell
1 EG&G Energy Measurements, Inc., Santa Barbara Operations, 130 Robin Hill Road, Goleta, California 93117, USA
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J Wildl Dis (1992) 28 (3): 414–418.
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Patrick M. McCue, Thomas P. O'Farrell; SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES OF THE ENDANGERED SAN JOAQUIN KIT FOX (VULPES MACROTIS MUTICA). J Wildl Dis 1 July 1992; 28 (3): 414–418. doi: https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-28.3.414
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