Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Double filtration plasmapheresis lowers high blood protein in dogs
By Perondi, Francesca et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2018·Department of Veterinary Sciences, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Double filtration plasmapheresis in the treatment of hyperproteinemia in dogs affected by.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs were treated for severe high protein levels in their blood, which can lead to various health issues. Two of the dogs underwent a procedure called double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) on days 1, 2, and 6 after their initial visit, while the third dog had DFPP on days 1 and 3 along with eleven hemodialysis treatments. After treatment, all three dogs showed a significant drop in their total protein levels and an improvement in their overall health. DFPP appears to be an effective option for quickly addressing high protein levels in dogs.
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Abstract
Three dogs were evaluated for severe hyperproteinemia and hyperglobulinemia secondary to. Double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) was performed in two dogs at days 1, 2, and 6 after presentation. The third dog received DFPP at days 1 and 3 after presentation and eleven hemodialysis treatments. Significant reduction in serum total protein (＜ 0.0001), alpha-1 (= 0.023), alpha-2 (= 0.018), gamma globulins (= 0.0105), and a significant increase in albumin/globulin ratio (= 0.0018) were found. DFPP may be a promising therapeutic technique for rapid resolution of signs of hyperproteinemia in dogs affected by.
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