Proteinuria is defined as the presence of protein in the urine. Normally, circulating serum
proteins are blocked by the glomerulus due to size and/or charge. Any small proteins that …

Thrombelastograph analyzers are point‐of‐care hemostatic analyzers that provide global
assessment of the hemostatic process. Thrombelastography (TEG) detects and provides a …

Practical relevance: Abdominal ultrasound plays a vital role in the diagnostic work-up of
many cats presenting to general and specialist practitioners. Ultrasound examination of the …

The prevalence of protein-losing nephropathy (PLN) in the general population is much
greater in dogs than cats but is largely unknown and probably higher than currently …

Background: Proteinuria is a feature of pyometra‐associated renal dysfunction, but its
prevalence and clinical relevance are not well characterized. Objectives: To define which …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) has traditionally been classified into hemodynamic (prerenal),
renal parenchymal (intrinsic), and postrenal etiologies. Although conceptually these …

Presence of suspected primary glomerular disease is the most common and compelling
reason to consider renal biopsy. Pathologic findings in samples from animals with nephritic …

The safety and diagnostic value of combined splenic fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) and
needle core biopsy (NCB) is unknown. Forty‐one dogs with splenic lesions were studied …

Early detection of obesity-related glomerulopathy in humans is challenging as it might not be
detected by routine biomarkers of kidney function. This study's aim was to use novel kidney …

Surgical management of neoplastic disease is common in veterinary medicine. Minimally
invasive surgery (MIS) has gained widespread acceptance by veterinary surgeons and is …