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Originally Posted by growler
The increase in BUN combined with high-normal Creatinine and normal phos can also be an indication of dehydration, ketoacidosis and/or kidney failure.
Proteinuria is a good indicator of kidney issues, but it is also seen in diabetic cats.
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In order for the elevation of BUN to be secondary to ketoacidosis, there must be ketones in the urine which there were not.
Diabetes does not directly cause proteinuria. (I can reference if needed). It can cause it through secondary measures such as urinary tract infection or hypertension. This needs to be worked up and not seen as "part of diabetes". With a 2+ protein in a 1.040 USG with the DM and creatinine/BUN levels, then the top concerns would be glomerular disease, infection and hypertension.
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Christopher A. Lee, DVM, MPH, Diplomate ACVPM
Preventive Medicine Specialist With a Focus on Immunology and Infectious Disease
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Last edited by Dr Lee; May 22nd, 2010 at 11:27 AM.
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