“Sasha first came to me after the Ryter’s were concerned about her lethargy, apparent depression, and diarrhea. After consulting with Dr. Galena, we confirmed an exposure to lead. I treated Sasha over a period of approximately 15 months. My findings were as follows:
- First test after concerns of lead poisoning had been raised: 40 mug/dL of lead in blood and FEP (enzyme activity) was taken to see if there was chronic exposure. The FEP was 35 indicating exposure.
- Changes in biological markers associated with BLL (blood lead level) at greater than or equal to 10 mug/dl were found with higher white blood cell counts, lower hemoglobin concentrations. The values were on the higher end of normal or just above normal.
| FEP | Lead in Blood (mug/dL) | |
| Test 1: Month 1 | 35 | 40 |
| Test 2: Month 3 | 25 | |
| Test 3: Month 4 | 15 | |
| Test 4: Month 9 | 8 | |
| Test 5: Month 15 | 4 |
Analysis
- When the puppy was tested for FEP, the first test was 35.
- 25 mug/dL of lead in blood was found in the second test given 2 months later.
- 15 mug/dL of lead in blood was found in the third BLL test given 4 months after the first test.
- 8 mug/dl of lead in blood was found in the fourth BLL test given 8 months after the first test.
- 4 mug/dl of lead in blood was found in the fifth BLL test given 14 months after the first test.