Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Vol 5 No 2 (2022)

Case Report: Chronic Kidney Failure in Local Dog

Maria Clafita Witoko (Veterinary Medicine Student, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia)
I Nyoman Suartha (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia)
Sri Kayati Widyastuti (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2022

Abstract

Chronic kidney failure is defined as a progressive kidney disease that has been going on for several months to years, whereas kidney tissues have lost their function irreversibly. The disease affects dogs of all ages but is more common in older dogs. A Female local dog-weighed 9 kg was examined with complaints of seizures, lethargy, drinking much water, and lost appetite for the past 2 weeks. Clinical examination showed abnormalities in circulation, respiration, and pale mucosal membrane. Complete blood check and biochemistry check then carried out with result showing anemia and significant elevation on BUN (>112 mg/dL) and creatinine (11.2 mg/dL). An ultrasonography examination was about to be carried out but the animal seized again and decided to be carried out when the dog was more stable. With a history of urine incontinence and polydipsia, along with the clinical signs, CBC, and biochemistry blood test, the animal was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure. Diazepam (IV: 0,5 mg/kg BW) and intravenous fluid therapy with RL of 2280 mL/day. After 38 hours of treatment, the dog experienced another seizure and died.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JVAS

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Subject

Veterinary

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It covers all the scientific and technological aspects of veterinary medicine in general, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, public health, parasitology, infectious diseases, clinical sciences, biotechnology, alternative veterinary medicine and other biomedical ...