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April 9th 2025
The first phase of the project will focus on targeted gene therapy to treat chronic kidney disease in felines
Managing urinary incontinence (Proceedings)
August 1st 2010Micturition is the act of urination and includes both a storage phase and a voiding phase. Animals presenting with urinary incontinence typically have one or more problems with the storage phase of micturition, which can usually be categorized as; insufficient urethral closure pressure; failure of the bladder to relax and accommodate urine; or abnormal anatomy of the bladder, ureter(s) and/or urethra.
Update on nephrotic syndrome (Proceedings)
April 1st 2010Nephrotic syndrome is an uncommon to rare complication of protein-losing nephropathies. Diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome requires the concurrent presence of proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, third-space accumulation of fluid, (such as ascites) and hyperlipidemia; when present, this diagnosis is pathognomonic for glomerular disease.
Stones vs. crystals: Management and prevention (Proceedings)
April 1st 2010Crystalluria: Struvite crystalluria occurs in greater than 50% of healthy dogs, including animals without urinary tract infections; these crystals are also common in healthy cats. Incidental struvite crystalluria occurs because the mineral components of these crystals (magnesium, ammonia, phosphate) are normally excreted in large amounts into urine, and supersaturation leads to precipitation.
Advanced interpretation of the urine dipstick (Proceedings)
April 1st 2010In addition to the CBC and chemistry panel, the urinalysis is the third component of the minimum database. In addition to helping in the evaluation and monitoring of diseases of the kidneys and the lower urinary tract, a urinalysis provides information on the function of a number of other organs.
Advanced interpretation of the urine sediment (Proceedings)
April 1st 2010Urine sediment examination is an essential part of the urinalysis. As discussed in the previous lecture, a urinalysis should be performed whenever blood is collected for a 'metabolic screen' or 'healthy animal exam,' or a clinician is investigating any systemic disease.
Managing acute kidney failure (Proceedings)
November 1st 2009Treatment of acute kidney injury involves therapy for azotemia, extra renal manifestations, supportive care, and in some cases, therapy specific for the underlying disease process. Frequent monitoring of the patient is also necessary for a good outcome.