chronic kidney dz

Question 1

what % of nephrons must be lost to see azotaemia

Answer 1

75%

Question 2

what can cause CKD in cat

Answer 2

toxins, FIP, lymphoma, glom dz, pyelonephritis, chronic tubular interstitial nephritis, PCKDz, amyloidosis, obstructive nephropathy, recovery from AKI/ARF

Question 3

what can cause CKD in dogs

Answer 3

primary glom dz, familial dz syndrome, tubulointerstitial nephritis, also pyelo and post ARF, AKI

Question 4

reasoning for diagnostic imaging

Answer 4

severe proteinuria, dog, asymmetric kidneys, young, large kidneys,

Question 5

life expectancy?

Answer 5

dogs

Question 6

benefits of targeted food

Answer 6

low in protein, increased caloric density and fibre, increased K+, less acidic. senior diets can be ok, but if not avoid milk!!!

Question 7

whats the most prognostic indicator for CKD

Answer 7

proteinuria! reduce BP and protein in diet!

Question 8

methods to reduce patient morbidity

Answer 8

tx constipation, increase appetite, tx acidosis, limit UTIs, limit hypok, keep hydrated, supplement EPO? lower BP