Creatine Kinase (Canine)

Also known as:CKCPK

Reference Range

Critical Low

<10

IU/L

Reference Range

20-300

IU/L

Optimal Range

25-250

IU/L

Critical High

>1000

IU/L

CK is an enzyme in muscle tissue. Normal levels indicate healthy muscles.

Low

Low CK is not typically a concern.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Canine CK: 15 IU/L (Low)

Normal

CK is an enzyme in muscle tissue. Normal levels indicate healthy muscles.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Canine CK: 100 IU/L

High

High CK indicates muscle damage from trauma, exercise, seizures, or inflammatory muscle disease (myositis).

What to do:

Your vet will look for causes of muscle injury and may check for immune-mediated myositis in predisposed breeds.

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Canine CK: 600 IU/L (High)

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