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Azotemia (High Blood Nitrogen Levels) In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Azotemia in dogs is a buildup of nitrogen-based substances, which include waste like urea, creatinine, old cells, and food, in the bloodstream.

It’s most commonly caused by improper filtration in the kidneys. However, it can also happen because of reabsorption of urine into the bloodstream, unusually high production of nitrogenous substances from…

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