



Hypertriglyceridemia-associated proteinuria in Miniature Schnauzers
Author: Eva Furrow
Proteinuria secondary to primary hypertriglyceridemia is a common yet under-recognized metabolic disorder of Miniature Schnauzers; Eva Furrow describes the diagnostic process and treatment options.

Protein restriction for cats with chronic kidney disease
Authors: Nick Cave, Meredith J. Wall
Feeding protein-restricted diets to cats with kidney disease has been a mainstay of the therapeutic approach to such cases for many decades, but controversies still remain; Meredith Wall and Nick Cave review the current state of knowledge and offer some advice for the clinician.

Front line ultrasound imaging of the feline kidney
Author: Gregory Lisciandro
Most practices nowadays will have access to an ultrasound machine, using it for selected imaging of clinical cases; in this paper Greg Lisciandro discusses how a structured approach to abdominal scanning can be part of the clinician’s first-line physical exam, and demonstrates how this can help rapid identification of renal abnormalities and related problems.

Detection of early chronic kidney disease in cats
Authors: Jonathan Elliott, Hannah J. Sargent
Kidney disease is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in older cats; Hannah Sargent and Jonathan Elliott review the best methods for early detection of the disease.

Upper urinary tract urolithiasis
Author: Lillian R. Aronson
Renal and ureteral surgery in small animals can be challenging, even for the most experienced surgeon; Lilly Aronson gives an overview of the best options currently available for treating upper urinary tract obstructions.

Feline renal proteinuria
Author: Stacie C. Summers
Proteinuria is a common and clinically relevant finding when performing a urinalysis, but is not always followed up in a consistent manner by the clinician; Stacie Summers explains the significance of proteinuria in cats and how best to approach the problem.