NancyB Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I took in a urine sample from Ruby to be tested for a UTI, she has been leaking urine occasionally. The vet just called and said that her protein level was high. I asked what the numbers were and she said it should be a negative but it's a plus 3. She has to go in Monday for a blood test to check her kidney function. I looked through my greyhound medical info trying to find out if this number was okay for a greyhound but didn't find anything. Does this sound high for a greyhound? Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Alan has had 3+ protein in urine since last June. He was diagnosed with glomerularnephritis - a form of kidney disease. You need bloodwork to see his BUN level and a Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 (edited) Nancy, It depends on the lab and their ranges. I wouldn't sweat it until you see both the creatinine and BUN levels. Remember, if the creatinine level is higher but the BUN is O.K. we don't worry I went through this with both the old boys, especially as they got older, (not the protein in the urine, I don't think anyway). and both were always fine. Edited June 15, 2007 by VinnieAndRexsMom Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I've had 4 seniors with high protein. Since they acted fine, we ignored it Have them culture the urine whether or not they find bacteria. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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