Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term management of protein-losing kidney disease in a dog
By Lulich, J P et al.·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1996·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis and long-term management of protein-losing glomerulonephropathy. A 5-year case-based approach.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with protein-losing glomerulonephropathy (a kidney disease that causes protein loss in urine) was successfully managed over five years. The key to the dog's prolonged survival was an early diagnosis and a treatment plan that included a special diet to reduce protein intake and medication to help control blood pressure. With these interventions, the dog was able to live a longer and healthier life despite the challenges of the condition.
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Abstract
Protein-losing glomerulonephropathy can be a challenging disease for veterinarians to manage. This case-based article illustrates long-term management of protein-losing glomerulonephritis in a dog. Prolonged survival of this patient was attributed to early diagnosis and carefully planned therapeutic intervention consisting of dietary protein reduction and modulation of blood pressure with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition.
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