CASE REPORT: TREATMENT OF AN ELDERLY DOG WITH CONCURRENT HEART DISEASE AND ACUTE UREMIA BY HEMODIALYSIS
Journal
Taiwan Veterinary Journal
Journal Volume
40
Pages
95-100
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Chan, Kin-Wei
Ping, Tsung-Ying
Chou, Shih-Jen
Zheng, Zhi-Jia
Lai, Jyh-mirn
Lo, Dan-Yuan
Chang, Chih-Cheng
Wu, Jui-Te
Abstract
A 15-year-old mixed-breed dog that was presented with anorexia and lethargy for four months was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiac disease. The patient was presented clinically in poor physical condition showing stupor and acute vomiting. Complete blood count (CBC) and serum biochemical analysis showed severe anemia and blood urea nitrogen (BUN, 145 mg/dL), creatinine (3.9 mg/dL) and phosphorus (17.2 mmol/L) were also elevated. Hemodialysis was performed after fluid therapy did not improve the condition of the patient. Hemodialysis successfully treated the acute-phase CKD and improved the kidney compensation function.
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journal article