Exam II: SA Azotemia, Proteinuria, AKI, CKI Flashcards
Dowers
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Q
What are common causes for AKI in the cat and dog?
A
nephrotoxins:
NSAIDs
ethylene glycol
amphotericin b
aminoglycosides
ace inhibitors
dogs: raisins and grapes
cats: lillies
infectious:
pyelonephritis
dogs: leptospirosis and lyme
cats: FIP
other conditions that are not the kidney:
dehydration
fever
heat stroke
shock
sepsis
acidosis
hypercoagulation
organ systems:
cardiac disease
pancreatitis
hypotension
