Wildlife Rehabilitation Database

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

GeneralJuvenileAdult
Respiration Rate16-20/min
Heart Rate143-158/min
Body Temperature38.1'C
Weight11-36 kg
 
CBCJuvenile
Adult
Range
RBC4-5 x106/mm3
WBC6-11 x103/mm3
PCV47-63 %
MCV102-118fl
MCH33-39 pg
MCHC30-34 %
Hb15-20 g/100ml
 
Serum ChemistryJuvenile
Adult
Range
Calcium7.7-10 mg/100ml
Glucose73-142 mg/100ml
BUN41-92 mg/100ml
UricAcid0.5-3.5 mg/100ml
Urea
Creatinine0.7-1.5 mg/100ml
Cholesterol135-260 mg/100ml
Triglycerides
Totalbilirubin0.1-0.5 mg/100ml
Totalprotein6.8-8 g/100ml
Albumin
Globulin
ALT
ALP
AST
Ammonia
Magnesium
Phosphorus3.5-7.3 mg/100ml
Potassium3.4-5.8 mEq/L
Sodium146-155 mEq/L
Chloride107-120 mEq/L
Cholinesterase
CPK
CK
LDH94.7-419.3 IU/L
BileAcid
Iron
Alk25.1-92.9 IU/L

Reference: "Fowler: Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, 2nd Edition, 1986. WWF Guide to Endangered Species, 1990. Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals, 1980."

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