“Improving the Lives of Feline Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease,” presented at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Atlantic City; Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, professor and associate dean at Midwestern University, talked about different methods for controlling these symptoms in cats, ...
In cats with megacolon abnormal smooth muscle cell function of the colon has been detected though this was in cats with advanced disease so it is uncertain if this was truly the cause or a manifestation of chronic constipation.Anthony Carr, Dr. med. vet., DACVIM...
Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats GeriatricNutritionTreatmentInternational Renal Interest SocietyChronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs commonly in older dogs and cats. Advances in diagnostics, ... Bartges,W Joseph - 《Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice》 被引量: 98发表: ...
Genetic testing allows veterinarians to proactively test for the certain types of heart disease in the specific breeds it targets, such as mitral valve disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, which is the cause of death in 75 percent of the breed; polycystic kidney disease in Persian cats; ...
diuresis from hyperglycemia and ketonemia results in dehydration and electrolyte depletion. Preexisting illnesses such as chronic kidney disease, pancreatitis, neoplasia, asthma, or hyperthyroidism can hasten the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis. Concurrent disease is common in cats with diabetic ketoacidosis....
Calcium oxalate (CaOx) containing stones are among the most common of the urinary tract stones identified in cats.Risk factorsRisk factors for CaOx stone formation include such things as breed, gender and diet; stress and obesity have also been hypothesized to be risk factors for this disease....
Acute renal failure may be defined as an abrupt reduction in renal function resulting in accumulation of nitrogenous waste products and dysregulation of water, electrolyte, and acid base balance. Differentiating acute from chronic kidney disease is important for both therapeutic and prognostic reasons. ...
Sudden change in food or treats Food allergy or intolerance Stress (boarding in kennel, travel or separation anxiety) Parasites Viral or bacterial infection Inflammatory bowel disease Cancer Medications (antibiotics can often be a cause) Non-gastrointestinal diseases, such as kidney or liver disorders ...
such as diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease, kidney disease and incontinence, can all lead to urination in the house. A physical exam, blood pressure measurement, urinalysis, blood tests, and a thorough medical history will help your vet rule out health problems with similar symptoms to CCD. ...
It is clear to any practicing veterinarian there is a very limited toolbox when it comes to effective treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) pain in dogs and cats. The need, however, is quite apparent. In dogs, osteoarthritis (OA) is most commonly caused by developmental disease, meaning the dis...