Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:India Lane, DVM, DACVIM
Using proper technique and catheters minimizes post-obstructive inflammation in cats.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Susan Eades, DVM, PhD
Urinary tract disorders occur infrequently in horses but represent significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. In this article, we will discuss identification and management of urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction, urolithiasis, and hematuria.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Disorders of micturition encompass problems with urine storage (i.e., leakage or incontinence) and bladder emptying (i.e., urine retention).
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:India Lane, DVM, DACVIM
Sterile, inflammatory cystitis in cats may be caused by multiple factors, including viral or other inflammatory triggers, urothelial defects, neurohormonal aberrations, and environmental stresses.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem that affects an estimated 0.5 to 7% of dogs and 1.6 to 20% of cats.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Acute kidney injury often results from ischemic or toxic insults and usually affects the most metabolically active tubular portions of the nephron.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:India Lane, DVM, DACVIM
Upper tract uroliths have been relatively rare in cats until the last ten years.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2009
By:Kristy Dowers, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Over the last several years, there has been a shift in the mineral content of uroliths in cats from predominantly magnesium-ammonium phosphate to calcium oxalate.
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