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Systemic diseases that affect the kidneys are called secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome. More than 50 percent of nephrotic syndrome cases in adults have secondary causes, with diabetes being the most common.1.
Causes of Nephrotic Syndrome in Dogs. Two common causes of nephrotic syndrome include: Glomerulonephritis (GN) This is an inflammation of the kidney â specifically in the area referred to as the glomerulus. Familial GN has been reported in the Bernese mountain dog, Samoyed, Doberman pinscher, cocker spaniel, Rottweiler, greyhound and wheaten terrier.