urinary emergencies pt 2

Question 1

Describe the 3 broad causes for azotemia and how to differentiate between them

Answer 1

1. Pre-renal: dehydration or hypovolemia, urine should be concentrated
2. Renal: AKI or CKD, 75% nephron loss to see azotemia. Urine may be isosthenuric or inadequately concentrated
3. Post-renal: lower urinary tract obstruction, rupture. Variable USG with oliguria, anuria, straining to urinate and high level of hyperkalemia

Question 2

Describe the diagnostic tests needed to evaluate a dog or cat with azotemia

Question 3

list clinical findings in a dog or cat that are typical for AKI or CKD

Answer 3

AKI: acute onset, very sick w/mild azotemia, not anemic, good BCS, enlarged and painful kidneys

CKD: insiduous onset, often quite stable, anemic, muscle wasting, small irregular kidneys

Question 4

Create a rational fluid therapy plan for a dog or cat with AKI or CKD

Question 5

do fluids treat kidney injury?

Answer 5

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