Evaluation of a urine dipstick protein to urine specific gravity ratio for the detection of proteinuria in dogs and cats.

Michael BarchilonNichole Perez-NievesJean-Sebastien Palerme

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2024)

Use of the DUR can be a relatively reliable method for identification of proteinuria. However, given its poor NPV, the DUR cannot be recommended for exclusion of proteinuric patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
loop mediated isothermal amplification
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis