What are the causes of low blood protein levels in canines?

There are many potential causes of hypoproteinemia (low blood protein levels) in dogs. They can be roughly divided into two categories: lack of production and excessive loss.

Lack of production tends to be due to liver problems or malnutrition. Excessive loss tends to be due to advanced kidney disease or intestinal disease that prevents digestion or absorption.

However, it will take a veterinarian examining your dog to determine the exact cause of hypoproteinemia in your dog.