Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bracco Italiano dog with severe protein loss gets better
By Inman, Amanda L & Allen-Durrance, Ashley E·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2026·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Remission of severe familial proteinuria in a Bracco Italiano dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female Bracco Italiano was brought to the vet because she was drinking a lot of water and urinating frequently, along with swelling in one eye. Tests showed she had low protein levels in her blood and high protein levels in her urine, which suggested a kidney issue related to a family history of amyloidosis. The vet treated her with a medication called telmisartan and colchicine, and after more than five years, she achieved clinical remission and her condition improved significantly.
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Abstract
The objective of this report was to document clinical remission of suspected familial proteinuria in a Bracco Italiano dog. A 4-year-old intact female Bracco Italiano with a familial history of amyloidosis was presented because of unilateral chemosis, polyuria, and polydipsia. Hypoalbuminemia and severe proteinuria were detectedinitial diagnostics. Although no renal histopathologic assessment was done, there was a strong clinical suspicion for renal amyloidosis. The dog was treated with telmisartan and colchicine (in addition to other therapies) for proteinuria and achieved clinical remission > 5 y post-diagnosis. Key clinical message: Telmisartan is an appropriate 1st-line therapy for proteinuric dogs. Favorable long-term outcomes are possible for dogs with severe proteinuria. Prospective studies are warranted to evaluate effects of telmisartan on AA amyloidogenesis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41929737/