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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common and serious conditions in companion animals, especially in older cats … Keep reading

Ensuring proper diagnostic screening is a cornerstone of proactive veterinary care, and urine and fecal samples are a key part … Keep reading

The kidneys, as one of the body's essential organs, have many responsibilities and functions, including regulating and maintaining fluid, electrolyte, … Keep reading

Listen in as Dr. Sarah Sweet explores acute vs. chronic kidney disease in pets and discusses the latest diagnostics to … Keep reading

Veterinarians specializing in feline patients dedicate considerable time to diagnosing, treating, and managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). We constantly seek … Keep reading

Historically, early diagnosis of acute kidney injury in dogs and cats has been challenging, especially in asymptomatic patients. However, the … Keep reading

Kidney injury (KI) is linked to high morbidity and mortality in veterinary patients. But, until recently, the thought of accurately … Keep reading

Proteinuria in pets refers to the presence of any protein, such as albumin, globulins, mucoproteins, and Bence-Jones proteins, in urine.¹ … Keep reading

SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) is a sensitive, reliable indicator in change and decrease of glomerular filtration (GFR). … Keep reading

It can be challenging to gain buy-in from pet owners to run tests and treat diseases in their pets whose … Keep reading

Acute kidney injury accounts for approximately one-third of renal cases, but until recently, early detection and diagnosis have proved difficult.⁶ … Keep reading

In recent years, veterinary medicine has seen many developments. Among these, is the discovery and measurement of Keep reading