Mild hypoalbuminemia and mild to moderate hyperglobulinemia are the most common abnormalities noted on the serum biochemistry panel. (todaysveterinarynurse.com)
The kidneys of pediatric patients have not yet reached the adult glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which decreases their ability to concentrate urine.3 Decreased GFR calls for a higher fluid rate during anesthesia, but pediatric patients may also have limited renal clearance and, as mentioned, preexisting hypoalbuminemia. (todaysveterinarynurse.com)
Dogs with hypoalbuminemia secondary to glomerular disease also lose antithrombin III and are at risk for thromboembolic disease. (forpetssakeveterinarycenter.com)