Urinary Probs Flashcards
normal temp, hr and rr in horses
37.2-38.5
28-40
10-14
HORSE is semi stressed or in pain when HR is
> 40bpm
good measure of glomerular filtration rate
crea
can gauge kidney condition but not as reliable
BUN
when there is racing there is spike in
BUN
formula of crea clearance
urine vol x urine crea / time x serum crea x BW
normal crea clearance in equids
1.38 - 1.87 ml/min/kg
Better measure for kidney fxn
crea clearance
normal urine characteristics
semi viscous, opaque, yellow to brown
water intake of horses is ___% of BW
4-6
normal water intake of horses _L/_kg BW
5L/100kg
horses with urinary tract dz present with __ and ___
weight loss and abnormal urination
Telltale sign of issues with urinary system
scalding or staining with pus
Most common and most important sign to be noted
PUPD
sign telling general pain
pawing or colic
incr. in urine pdtn
polyuria