Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats
By Yvonne McGrottyFrom In Practice, Journal of the British Veterinary Association
Companion Animal Practice.
Pages: 5
Publisher: --
Edition: Number 30, Issue 9, 502-507 doi:10.1136/inpract.30.9.502, 2008
Language: English
ISBN: --
Description
CHRONIC kidney disease is a commonly encountered problem in small animal practice and is typically progressive, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality in both cats and dogs. Initial renal damage can result from a large number of infectious, immune‐mediated, congenital, metabolic, neoplastic, traumatic and obstructive disease processes, and some forms (eg, urinary tract obstruction) can be reversed if treated promptly. Common causes of renal damage include renal ischaemia or exposure to nephrotoxins (eg, aminoglycosides, ethylene glycol). As chronic renal disease progresses, more and more nephrons become non-functional and clinical signs of renal failure become apparent. This article highlights the key markers of renal function, discusses the common consequences of chronic kidney disease and outlines some renoprotective therapies.
Contents
Renal Dysfunction
Clinical Signs
Markers of Renal Function
Common Consequences of Chronic Kidney Disease
Renoprotective Therapies
Summary
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By Yvonne McGrottyFrom In Practice, Journal of the British Veterinary Association
Companion Animal Practice.
Pages: 5
Publisher: --
Edition: Number 30, Issue 9, 502-507 doi:10.1136/inpract.30.9.502, 2008
Language: English
ISBN: --
Description
CHRONIC kidney disease is a commonly encountered problem in small animal practice and is typically progressive, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality in both cats and dogs. Initial renal damage can result from a large number of infectious, immune‐mediated, congenital, metabolic, neoplastic, traumatic and obstructive disease processes, and some forms (eg, urinary tract obstruction) can be reversed if treated promptly. Common causes of renal damage include renal ischaemia or exposure to nephrotoxins (eg, aminoglycosides, ethylene glycol). As chronic renal disease progresses, more and more nephrons become non-functional and clinical signs of renal failure become apparent. This article highlights the key markers of renal function, discusses the common consequences of chronic kidney disease and outlines some renoprotective therapies.
Contents
Renal Dysfunction
Clinical Signs
Markers of Renal Function
Common Consequences of Chronic Kidney Disease
Renoprotective Therapies
Summary
Enjoy!
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