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PLN – Protein Losing Nephropathy in Dogs & Cats

13-04-19 by CriticalCareDVM

In previous posts I’ve discussed a variety of kidney problems, including chronic kidney disease. This week I wanted to focus on a subcategory of renal ailments – those characterized by excessive loss of protein through the kidneys. This problem is generically called protein losing nephropathy or PLN and is a meaningful health problem in our … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: Abyssinian, ACE, amyloidosis, angiontensin, glomerular, glomerulonephritis, glomerulopathy, glomerulus, GN, PLN, protein, protein losing nephropathy, proteinuria, Shar Pei

Splenomegaly – The Significance of an Enlarged Spleen

05-09-16 by CriticalCareDVM

As a board-certified internal medicine and emergency/critical care specialist, I am often referred dogs and cats with enlarged spleens. I partner with pet parents and family veterinarians to determine the reason for splenic enlargement (called splenomegaly). This week I share some information about the spleen and the potential reasons for this important organ to grow … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: amyloidosis, bone marrow, chemotherapy, congestion, cytology, erythropoiesis, fibrosarcoma, hemangiomas, histiocytosis, icterus, infiltration, Inflammation, iron, leukemia, lymphocytes, lymphoma, mast cell disease, multiple myeloma, osteosarcoma, plasma cells, radiation therapy, reactive, red blood cells, spleen, splenectomy, splenomegaly

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