Hi there!
My cat Boo (14 years old) has shown a 1+ for protein on every urinalysis for the past year. He has also lost weight and his appetite isn't great. When we do the protein:creatinine ratio test, it shows he is non-proteinuric. His BUN and creatinine on routine blood work have always been within range. In fact, everything was in range except this stubborn 1+ on his urinalysis. There was one time when his cholesterol was slightly elevated. We wonder if it could be some kind of early glomerular disease (although we cannot find an underlying cause). Or perhaps very early interstitial nephritis, even though there are no other red flags.
What are your thoughts on this consistent 1+ for protein on the urinalysis? I have started Boo on omega-3 fatty acids, as I have read that it can help with proteinuria. Our vet said an ACE inhibitor may be needed to help reduce the amount of protein lost through the kidneys. I'm not sure what else I can do. There is some controversy over low-protein diets for cats with proteinuria. What is your take on this?
Thanks so much, Dr. Kris.
My cat Boo (14 years old) has shown a 1+ for protein on every urinalysis for the past year. He has also lost weight and his appetite isn't great. When we do the protein:creatinine ratio test, it shows he is non-proteinuric. His BUN and creatinine on routine blood work have always been within range. In fact, everything was in range except this stubborn 1+ on his urinalysis. There was one time when his cholesterol was slightly elevated. We wonder if it could be some kind of early glomerular disease (although we cannot find an underlying cause). Or perhaps very early interstitial nephritis, even though there are no other red flags.
What are your thoughts on this consistent 1+ for protein on the urinalysis? I have started Boo on omega-3 fatty acids, as I have read that it can help with proteinuria. Our vet said an ACE inhibitor may be needed to help reduce the amount of protein lost through the kidneys. I'm not sure what else I can do. There is some controversy over low-protein diets for cats with proteinuria. What is your take on this?
Thanks so much, Dr. Kris.
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