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JeanneH1 · 03-17-2014, 12:18 PM

M y 10 yr old yorkie had a UTI just finished 2 rounds 10 days each of Baytril UTI is gone but I am told there is protein in urine Vet will call me tomorrow to explain. I feed her boiled chichen with her canned freedom with chicken & veggies could it be to much chicken that shes having. I would like to feed her something different because she has so many allergies, grass is one but don't know what to give her.She is constantly itching herself. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Jeanne

107barney · 03-17-2014, 12:26 PM

Protein in the urine can be a sign of many things. Your vet will likely want to run a urine protein creatinine ratio to determine if the amount of protein is due to kidney issues. He or she may want to run other things. You should not change the diet until you have more info from your vet as to the reason for protein in the urine.

Teegy · 03-18-2014, 09:01 AM

My friends Yorkie had recurring UTI's and stones which turned out to have large protein content. She had acid bile and MRI done and it showed he had a liver shunt. Perhaps get an acid bile done just to be sure.

Patti · 03-18-2014, 01:02 PM

My Pixie was just diagnosed with PLN protein losing nephritis. She just turned 8.

She was acting very depressed and I knew something wasn't right. My vet did blood work, urinalysis and blood pressure. Her BP was very high. On doppler it was 240. She had protein in her urine as well. They did the urine protein creatinine and it came back high. My vet put her on enalapril and referred me to a specialist.
A week later the specialist reran her blood work, urine, BP check and did an ultrasound. Her UPC came back a little higher so they doubled her enalapril, put her on a micro dose of aspirin and fish oil. She is doing so much better. She will be rechecked in another month.
I would wait to see what our vet says and ask them about a diet change. I hope it is just from her UTI's. Please keep us posted.

JeanneH1 · 04-01-2014, 05:55 PM

Hi Just checking in I posted last. Week about my 10. Yr old little girl rescue. The vet did the urine protein creatinine. Test & has her on enalapril fish oil & Im waiting on low dose aspirin that they are making up. I was reading about the enalapril because after taking it for a few days she was lethargic & wouldn't eat.Back to the vet in a month for another urine check. We rescued her at 8 yrs. old they. Don't give you much information about the dog except its hard to place an older dog.She is. A sweetheart from day 1.My. Other Baby girl was 14 diabetic for 6 yrs & blind. I said no more dogs within a month or two I was looking on the rescue site. I don't post much but I do read a lot on the site. Thanks so much for your responses. Sure does make me feel better.

Patti · 04-01-2014, 07:40 PM

Sorry to hear she is losing protein. Pixie did ok on the 1 /4 tab of Enalapril twice a day. Then they doubled it and she was very lethargic and not eating like she normally did. I called the vet and she said to give her a little time to adjust to it. After about a week on the higher dose she was doing much better. I hope she feels better. Is she still scratching a lot?

107barney · 04-01-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanneH1

Hi Just checking in I posted last. Week about my 10. Yr old little girl rescue. The vet did the urine protein creatinine. Test & has her on enalapril fish oil & Im waiting on low dose aspirin that they are making up. I was reading about the enalapril because after taking it for a few days she was lethargic & wouldn't eat.Back to the vet in a month for another urine check. We rescued her at 8 yrs. old they. Don't give you much information about the dog except its hard to place an older dog.She is. A sweetheart from day 1.My. Other Baby girl was 14 diabetic for 6 yrs & blind. I said no more dogs within a month or two I was looking on the rescue site. I don't post much but I do read a lot on the site. Thanks so much for your responses. Sure does make me feel better.

I'm glad to see your check-in. My dog takes benazepril instead of enalapril and we have it compounded at Diamond Back Drugs along with her small dose of aspirin and both drugs are shipped to me.

My dog is going on this disease for two years now. At her most recent check up, her UPC was down to 2.0 (she started up near 5.0). Her blood pressures are normal and she has normal kidney blood values. So treatment does make a difference. My dog is also on a moderate protein diet with a lowered phosphorous amount and she takes an omega 3 fatty acid supplement. She is going to be 14 and she was first diagnosed with chronic renal disease when she was 5.

I am sure with your treatment your dog will do well! If she doesn't do well on enalapril, you could ask for benazepril. I've never had any side effects like those mentioned on enalapril.

JeanneH1 · 04-04-2014, 03:06 PM

Hi I forgot to ask what kind of dog food do you all feed your baby. I feed mine Blue chicken & veggies canned in the am & freedom grain free kibbles pm. I don't know if that is contributing to the protein in urine & her terrible allergies. I don't want to give her any more steroids. They help her itching but I'm sure it causes something else. Beyond frustrated feel worse for her the awful itching. The vet gave me Atopika but after reading side effects I still haven't given it to her. 2 boxes still here. Any suggestions would really be appreciated!!!

JeanneH1 · 05-29-2014, 02:26 PM

Hi all I am going to pick up another bottle of enalapril for my Daisy. I asked how long she would have to be on it and was told for life.I will speak to my vet when I go in tomorrow. She's a beautiful 10 yr old rescue sweet but they don't give you any info when you rescue. Why would she be on this med for life does anyone know. I am anxious about it I know it's for blood pressure but hopefully nothing to do with the protein in the urine.ive had her just 2yrs.thanks

107barney · 05-29-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanneH1

Hi all I am going to pick up another bottle of enalapril for my Daisy. I asked how long she would have to be on it and was told for life.I will speak to my vet when I go in tomorrow. She's a beautiful 10 yr old rescue sweet but they don't give you any info when you rescue. Why would she be on this med for life does anyone know. I am anxious about it I know it's for blood pressure but hopefully nothing to do with the protein in the urine.ive had her just 2yrs.thanks

She has to be on it for life because it is an ACE inhibitor. This helps the kidney's filtration system to tighten up so that less protein leaks out into the urine. It is for blood pressure, but that's because it helps regulate the blood pressure inside the kidney. Does your vet also have her on aspirin? Our internist put our dog on an ACE inhibitor as well as aspirin to prevent clots.

Good luck!

ladyjane · 05-29-2014, 06:15 PM

My Olivia has PLN and is on Enalapril and Aspirin. She is doing well on her meds. I consulted with a vet nutritionist and she was put on Purina NF. You definitely should ask about what food she should be on.

JeanneH1 · 05-29-2014, 07:53 PM

I will ask tomorrow about food also she is on low. Dose aspirin. Right now I am feeding her lamb & veggies with boiled chicken.thanks so much for letting me know about that food.

JeanneH1 · 05-29-2014, 07:57 PM

The Purina NFC is a prescription food? She had 12 teeth pulled when she was surrendered thats why I feed her the little lamb dinners w/ veggies.

ladyjane · 05-29-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanneH1

The Purina NFC is a prescription food? She had 12 teeth pulled when she was surrendered thats why I feed her the little lamb dinners w/ veggies.

Yes, NF, is a kidney diet. I give her the dry and canned and she tends to pick out what she wants...she is a bit picky but she does like the food. Just depends on her mood which she likes from day to day. hah

zagdog · 01-21-2015, 11:25 AM

Hello, I have been dealing with yorkie being diagnosed with kidney failure (one year ago). We put her on a low protein diet prescribed by the vet (Royal Canin LP). I used both dry and soft food. She was also prescribed medications for high blood pressure and a phosphorous blocker as this helps the kidneys more than low protein.

I find that many vets are quick to tell patients their dogs are dying from kidney failure. As a last resort, I took my dog to a holistic vet (who practiced Western vet medicine for 30 years). He looked at all of her blood work and urine analyses over the last year. He said her kidney levels did not indicate she was dying and it was acute pancreatitis that was causing severe inflammation and making her kidneys worse. Through acupuncture and other treatments, a change in diet, my dog is eating again and has gained some weight.

03-17-2014, 12:18 PM	#1
JeanneH1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19	10 yr old yorkie with protein in urine M y 10 yr old yorkie had a UTI just finished 2 rounds 10 days each of Baytril UTI is gone but I am told there is protein in urine Vet will call me tomorrow to explain. I feed her boiled chichen with her canned freedom with chicken & veggies could it be to much chicken that shes having. I would like to feed her something different because she has so many allergies, grass is one but don't know what to give her.She is constantly itching herself. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Jeanne

03-17-2014, 12:26 PM	#2
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Protein in the urine can be a sign of many things. Your vet will likely want to run a urine protein creatinine ratio to determine if the amount of protein is due to kidney issues. He or she may want to run other things. You should not change the diet until you have more info from your vet as to the reason for protein in the urine. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

03-18-2014, 01:02 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My Pixie was just diagnosed with PLN protein losing nephritis. She just turned 8. She was acting very depressed and I knew something wasn't right. My vet did blood work, urinalysis and blood pressure. Her BP was very high. On doppler it was 240. She had protein in her urine as well. They did the urine protein creatinine and it came back high. My vet put her on enalapril and referred me to a specialist. A week later the specialist reran her blood work, urine, BP check and did an ultrasound. Her UPC came back a little higher so they doubled her enalapril, put her on a micro dose of aspirin and fish oil. She is doing so much better. She will be rechecked in another month. I would wait to see what our vet says and ask them about a diet change. I hope it is just from her UTI's. Please keep us posted. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-01-2014, 05:55 PM	#5
JeanneH1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19	Protein in urine Hi Just checking in I posted last. Week about my 10. Yr old little girl rescue. The vet did the urine protein creatinine. Test & has her on enalapril fish oil & Im waiting on low dose aspirin that they are making up. I was reading about the enalapril because after taking it for a few days she was lethargic & wouldn't eat.Back to the vet in a month for another urine check. We rescued her at 8 yrs. old they. Don't give you much information about the dog except its hard to place an older dog.She is. A sweetheart from day 1.My. Other Baby girl was 14 diabetic for 6 yrs & blind. I said no more dogs within a month or two I was looking on the rescue site. I don't post much but I do read a lot on the site. Thanks so much for your responses. Sure does make me feel better.

04-01-2014, 07:40 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sorry to hear she is losing protein. Pixie did ok on the 1 /4 tab of Enalapril twice a day. Then they doubled it and she was very lethargic and not eating like she normally did. I called the vet and she said to give her a little time to adjust to it. After about a week on the higher dose she was doing much better. I hope she feels better. Is she still scratching a lot? __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-18-2014, 09:01 AM	#3
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	My friends Yorkie had recurring UTI's and stones which turned out to have large protein content. She had acid bile and MRI done and it showed he had a liver shunt. Perhaps get an acid bile done just to be sure.

04-04-2014, 03:06 PM	#8
JeanneH1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19	Protein. In urine Hi I forgot to ask what kind of dog food do you all feed your baby. I feed mine Blue chicken & veggies canned in the am & freedom grain free kibbles pm. I don't know if that is contributing to the protein in urine & her terrible allergies. I don't want to give her any more steroids. They help her itching but I'm sure it causes something else. Beyond frustrated feel worse for her the awful itching. The vet gave me Atopika but after reading side effects I still haven't given it to her. 2 boxes still here. Any suggestions would really be appreciated!!!

05-29-2014, 02:26 PM	#9
JeanneH1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19	Enalapril for yorkiee life Hi all I am going to pick up another bottle of enalapril for my Daisy. I asked how long she would have to be on it and was told for life.I will speak to my vet when I go in tomorrow. She's a beautiful 10 yr old rescue sweet but they don't give you any info when you rescue. Why would she be on this med for life does anyone know. I am anxious about it I know it's for blood pressure but hopefully nothing to do with the protein in the urine.ive had her just 2yrs.thanks

05-29-2014, 06:15 PM	#11
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,450	My Olivia has PLN and is on Enalapril and Aspirin. She is doing well on her meds. I consulted with a vet nutritionist and she was put on Purina NF. You definitely should ask about what food she should be on. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-29-2014, 07:53 PM	#12
JeanneH1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19	Enalapril I will ask tomorrow about food also she is on low. Dose aspirin. Right now I am feeding her lamb & veggies with boiled chicken.thanks so much for letting me know about that food.

05-29-2014, 07:57 PM	#13
JeanneH1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19	The Purina NFC is a prescription food? She had 12 teeth pulled when she was surrendered thats why I feed her the little lamb dinners w/ veggies.

01-21-2015, 11:25 AM	#15
zagdog YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 7	Protein and Kidney Disease Hello, I have been dealing with yorkie being diagnosed with kidney failure (one year ago). We put her on a low protein diet prescribed by the vet (Royal Canin LP). I used both dry and soft food. She was also prescribed medications for high blood pressure and a phosphorous blocker as this helps the kidneys more than low protein. I find that many vets are quick to tell patients their dogs are dying from kidney failure. As a last resort, I took my dog to a holistic vet (who practiced Western vet medicine for 30 years). He looked at all of her blood work and urine analyses over the last year. He said her kidney levels did not indicate she was dying and it was acute pancreatitis that was causing severe inflammation and making her kidneys worse. Through acupuncture and other treatments, a change in diet, my dog is eating again and has gained some weight.