35. Chronic kidney diseases in dogs and cats. Nephrosis syndrome Flashcards
When is kidney disease considered chronic
after 3months
Predisposed to CKD
Cat > dogs
Pathophys of CKD
Chronic decrease in number of functioning nephrons —> decreased GFR
How does CKD usually start in DOG
glomerulopathy
How does CKD usually start in CAT
tubulointerstitial nephritis
what are glomulopathies
Hypercoagulability
Hyperlipidaemia
Proteinuria
How does the loss of functional nephrons lead to CKD
The remaining nephrons undergo hyperfiltration —-> glomerulosclerosis —> decreased GFR —> proliferation of fibroblasts and inflammatory cells
Clinical signs of CKD
PU/PD
Thrombosis
Inappetence
Poor Coat
Weight loss
Anaemia
Dehydration
CNS Signs
Respiratory signs
GI signs
Immunosuppression
Inactivity
Hypertension consequences
Stage 1 of CKD
No azotaemia
Normal Creatinine
Stage 2 of CKD
Mild azotaemia
Normal/ mildly elevated creatinine
Stage 3 of CKD
Moderate azotaemia
Stage 4 of CKD
Severe Azotaemia
Basis of management of CKD
Eliminate cause
Treat symptoms
Prolong quality of life
Lifelong management
Application of drugs
Palatibility of diets
How to prolong survival in case of CKD
renal diet
decrease phosphorus
Improve appetite
Maintain BCSs
Decrease proteinuria
EPO treatment
Correct BP (amlodipine)
Renal Diet
Decreased; protein but increase quality, phosphorus
Increase omega 3, K, Vit B
If the control of water in the body is not functioning then the result is
PU/PD
If the control of electrolytes is not functioning then the result is
Hypo/er kalaemia, Na, Cl