Source: SMALL ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
 May 1, 2003
By:Richard W. Nelson, DVM, DACVIM, C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM
Unlike acute renal failure, the cause of chronic kidney disease is usually difficult to determine. Because of the interdependence of the vascular and tubular components of the nephron, the end-point of irreversible glomerular or tubular damage is the same.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
 April 1, 2003
Fort Collins, Colo.-A recent study of more than 3,000 veterinary staff-owned
dogs from more than 350 veterinary clinics across the United States found evidence
of early kidney damage in approximately one out of every four dogs.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
March 1, 2003
By:Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Signalment: Canine, Golden Retriever, 7 years old, male, castrated, 72.2 lbs. The dog presents for progressive worsening PU/PD and generalized weakness for four to five weeks. The dog is showing anorexia and vomiting thick yellow bile since last evening. The dog has collapsing episodes in the rear legs. Therapy has included NPO for two days, intravenous fluids and metoclopramide.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
December 1, 2002
By:Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Recently, a colleague in private practice asked my opinion about the likely benefit of obtaining an ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle biopsy of the kidney of an azotemic, isosthenuric, 8-year old domestic shorthair cat. She indicated that evaluation of a serum chemistry profile, hemogram and urinalysis revealed findings consistent with idiopathic chronic renal failure.
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Source: DVM InFocus
June 1, 2002
Diagnostic testing can often be confusing, use reliable resources for accurate diagnosis
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
May 20, 2002
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. - An animal center in southern California launched its first kidney dialysis service for dogs and cats on May 18. |
Source: DVM Best Practices
April 1, 2002
By:Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVN
Dr. Joe Bartges targets specific issues where practitioners can play a key role in preventing renal disease in cats and dogs by monitoring certain drug use and disease management.
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