Kidney Failure: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Unfortunately, kidney failure is extremely common in our pets. The disease develops due to the death of cells of the renal parenchyma in the amount of 50-70%. The organ tissue has a minimal ability to regenerate, so the loss of cells provokes the loss of their functions. Symptoms of kidney failure The obvious symptoms of kidney failure include: weight loss, decreased appetite, increased thirst, increased urine output. Sometimes, with acute thirst deficiency, severe thirst may not be observed, anuria can develop extremely quickly. If the disease progresses, intoxication appears, for example, the appearance of ulcers on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. In this case, you should immediately contact a veterinary clinic, as the disease at this stage can be fatal. It is possible to recognize the early stage of insufficiency in animals based on the clinical picture. However, it is better to be safe, take tests and make a diagnosis.
The following diseases can lead to kidney failure: nephritis or nephrosis, severe poisoning with metal salts – lead and mercury, as well as certain drugs, viral diseases, a drop in renal pressure during surgery and hypoxia of the renal tissue, vascular autoimmune diseases of the organ, stenosis, diabetes mellitus and the aging processes of animals, some diseases of internal organs. organs, shock, etc. The occurrence of kidney failure is influenced by genetic factors and predisposition in some breeds. To prescribe effective treatment, the specialists of our clinic carry out a comprehensive diagnosis of the pet's condition.
The main research methods include: biochemical blood analysis, laboratory tests of urine and urinary sediment, analysis of the acid-base balance of blood, X–ray of the kidneys, which shows the size of the organ, the most effective way to do X-ray with contrast agent, ultrasound examination - it can be used to identify many kidney problems, for example, polycystic kidney disease and insufficiency, CT scan – the most effective diagnostic method, however, such a study has a high cost in comparison with ultrasound and X-ray, fundus examination, which can be used to detect severe arterial hypertension and various ruptures of fundus vessels. In addition to general tests, our specialists conduct a thorough examination of the pet and interview its owner to determine the cause of the disease. Next, the primary diagnosis is made, more precisely, the underlying disease that led to kidney failure. Disease prevention In order to protect your pet from a dangerous disease, it is necessary to adhere to certain preventive measures. First of all, take care of the proper nutrition of the pet. Carefully monitor the health of your four-legged friend, and contact the clinic in a timely manner to diagnose and treat any diseases that have arisen. In any case, do not treat yourself! Properly selected medications by our veterinarians will allow the animal to recover quickly and protect it from unwanted unwanted complications.
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