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Ammonia levels in urine could serve as marker for chronic kidney disease in dogs

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Ammonia levels in urine could serve as marker for chronic kidney disease in dogs

Dogs with lower urine ammonia-to-creatinine ratios (UACR) may suffer from faster progression of kidney disease and higher fatality rates, according to new research from North Carolina State University. The work suggests that UACR levels may be a useful marker for identifying dogs that may benefit from certain kidney disease therapies.

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