following diagnosis of CKD an increased blood creatinine ...

Proteinuria: Dogs in Stage 2 with UP/C >0.5 should be investigated for the disease processes leading to proteinuria (see 1 and 2 below) and treated with anti-proteinuric measures (see 3, 4, 5 and 6 below). Those with borderline proteinuria (0.2 to …

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Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA): new …

1 Filtration, specifically its magnitude (glomerular filtration rate or GFR), is the central measure of the adequacy of renal function. Furthermore, the severity of most renal diseases, including

following diagnosis of CKD an increased blood creatinine ...

All treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD) need to be tailored to the individual patient. The following recommendations are useful starting

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2019 - IRIS Kidney

3. Rule out any treatable conditions like pyelonephritis and renal urolithiasis with radiographs and/or ultrasonography. 4. Measure blood pressure and urine protein to creatinine ratio (UP/C). 5. Consider feeding a clinical renal diet: this may be accomplished more easily early in the course of CKD, before inappetence develops.

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Managing pain with opioid analgesics in cats and dogs

ketamine (0.5mg/kg to 1mg/kg in dogs and 1mg/kg to 2mg/kg in cats) can be added to the protocol to improve the degree of sedation and muscle relaxation. ... Opioids may also be used as the sole agent for premedication where physical examination indicates the patient may be suffering some underlying disease. For example, in patients with

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Approach to Respiratory Distress in Dogs & Cats

Dogs and cats with respiratory distress can be classified into 8 disease categories, some of which are associated with distinct breathing patterns observed during physical examination.1,2 These categories include both primary respiratory diseases and secondary causes of respiratory difficulty. Diagnostic

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Fluid Therapy - files.brief.vet

Physical examination findings of hypovolemia (Table 1) include tachycardia in dogs, brady - cardia in cats (and in the terminal stages of shock in dogs), prolonged capillary refill time, pale mucous membranes, weak peripheral pulses, cold extremities, and altered mental state. Patients exhibiting these signs require

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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF DOGS AND CATS

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF DOGS AND CATS GENERAL GUIDELINES The physical examination is the most important practical skill for a clinician to develop. It can also be one of the most challenging. A good physical examination can detect minor abnormalities before they

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VETERINARY PRACTICE GUIDELINES ...

· Physical examination: A thorough physical examination should be completed and documented within 12–24 hr previous to anesthesia and repeated just prior to anesthesia if acute clinical changes occur. Failure to record a physical exam was reported to increase the odds for death in dogs.4 · Age: Although age is not a disease, disease ...

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SERENITY NOW: PRACTICAL SEDATION OPTIONS FOR CATS

are appropriate for all cats, even those that are apparently “chill” cats. Many cats hide their stress and can have a short and unpredictable tolerance for scary procedures in the clinic. Step 3: Low-Stress Handling to Achieve an IM Injection. Use low-stress handling techniques in a quiet environment to perform a physical examination

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AAHA Anesthesia Guidelines for Dogs and Cats*

dogs (e.g., Cavalier King Charles spaniel) and cats (e.g., Maine coon) may be predisposed to cardiac disease as they age.2 · Temperament: An aggressive or fractious temperament may pose a danger to staff and can limit the preanesthetic evaluation or make examination impossible. The selection of an alterna-

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Diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract ...

tract infections (UTIs) occur in approximately 14% of dogs in their lifetime,1 with increased prevalence noted in older dogs.2 In cats less than 10 years of age, bacterial UTI is uncommon, affecting only 1%–8% of this population.3–5 UTI is seen more often in older cats and in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or a history of urinary

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Diagnosing, Staging, and Treating Chronic Kidney Disease ...

Clinical signs and physical examination findings worsen with increasing severity of kidney disease Step 1: Diagnose CKD Clinical presentation Consider age, sex, breed predispositions, and relevant historical information, including medication history, toxin/toxicant exposure, and diet. Can be subclinical in early stage CKD. Signs may include

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