My dog has Lyme, but no symptoms. Why a urine test for kidneys?

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A blood test on our shows he has been bitten by a tic with lyme disease. He has no evidence of the disease but the vet wants to do a urine test which indicates whether his kidneys have been affected. Is this widely recommended? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 45 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Yes, urine protein:creatinine ratios are commonly performed to determine if there is any protein loss as a result of underlying Lyme disease. In asymptomatic dogs, antibody levels against Lyme disease (C6 quant) are also useful. I hope this helps and that all goes well for Jack!

My dog has Lyme, but no symptoms. Why a urine test for kidneys?

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