calling all vets! what does tyrosine in cat urine signify?

vermooten
vermooten Posts: 2,697
edited November 2008 in The bottom bracket
Fergus the cat has a urinary infection, and lab tests of the urine have found tyrosine present. The vet doesn't know what this means - while he rings round for more info, does anyone out there have any thoughts? Google gave me nothing.

All posts very welcome, poor cat's not a happy camper right now.

Andy
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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    based on watching house, and a bit of basic biology...

    tyrosine is an amino acid, which should be present in small quantities, but if he's told you then it is an unusual amount.

    Rickets (vitamin D deficiency) is a possible cause, but I don't think i should really be giving vetinary advice off the back of house and a chemistry degree.

    I hope your cat gets better.
    Neeermad
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  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    It means he's doped, give him a 2 year ban :)

    No don't know myself, but hope he gets well soon!
  • mercsport
    mercsport Posts: 664
    Poor Fergus .

    This page from Wiki may shed some light : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrosine

    .... or put you to sleep . :?

    Hope the wee lad recovers his health .
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