Tips for Pet Parent Conversations When SDMA Is Elevated
An elevated symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) can be one of the earliest indicators of declining kidney function in dogs and cats, … Keep reading
Jul 29, 2026
Kidney Function Assessment: Why Adding SDMA Identifies More Patients Earlier
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common and serious conditions in companion animals, especially in older cats … Keep reading
Jun 09, 2026
SDMA Testing's Role in Pets with Infectious Disease
SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) is a sensitive, reliable indicator in change and decrease of glomerular filtration (GFR). … Keep reading
Mar 27, 2024
SDMA Testing: Educate Your Veterinary Team on These 5 Patients
In recent years, veterinary medicine has seen many developments. Among these, is the discovery and measurement of Keep reading
Mar 11, 2024
The Value of SDMA Testing in Preanesthetic Patients
As veterinarians, we are scientists at our core, and function best when we have objective data and as much control … Keep reading
Mar 05, 2024
Hyperthyroidism in Cats: How Measuring SDMA Can Help Evaluate Kidney Function
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hyperthyroidism are two commonly diagnosed conditions in older cats, with CKD identified in up to … Keep reading
Oct 20, 2023
How to Integrate SDMA Into Your Veterinary Practice Protocol
Kidney diagnostics play an important role in assessing the overall health and wellbeing of pets. Traditionally creatinine and urea … Keep reading
Mar 29, 2023
Data Highlights the Importance of SDMA Testing for Medical Cases
When reviewing more than 1 million chemistry profiles run on medical cases (i.e., sick visits, rechecks, and preanesthetic profiles, … Keep reading
Mar 21, 2023
Why SDMA Testing Should Be Included in Wellness Cases
Wellness screening is an essential part of veterinary medicine for one obvious yet significant reason: our pets can't tell … Keep reading
Mar 15, 2023
Chronic Kidney Disease and IRIS Staging: Ensuring Consistency of Care
Diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in pets does not need to be difficult. Pet owners look to … Keep reading
Nov 22, 2022
IRIS Staging of Chronic Kidney Disease in Pets for Improved Outcomes
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common—impacting 1 in 3 cats and 1 in 10 dogs according to IDEXX data—and … Keep reading
Nov 02, 2022
Detecting Kidney Disease in Pets Earlier: The Importance of Running SDMA in Every Profile
SDMA is a biomarker of kidney function that can detect renal disease earlier than blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine … Keep reading
Aug 29, 2022