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17 paź 2023 · Polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD) is a common reason for dogs and cats to present to a veterinarian. With over 30 causes of PU/PD, the diagnostic workup can be challenging for both the clinician and the client. This article explains the mechanisms behind increased urination and thirst and provides a stepwise diagnostic approach.
19 wrz 2016 · A dog’s kidneys should be able to concentrate urine above USG 1.030, while cats should be able to concentrate over USG 1.035. However, a one-time reading may not be very helpful, so your vet may wish to recheck serial urine samples for a true USG assessment.
Interpretation of a UP:UC is as follows: 0.5:1 (dogs) and 0.4:1 (cats) is normal, 0.4 or 0.5–1:1 is questionable, and >1:1 is abnormal. With primary renal azotemia, a UP:UC >0.5:1 in dogs and >0.4:1 in cats is considered abnormal. A semiquantitative microalbuminuria test is available to detect urinary albumin in the range of 1–30 mg/dL.
31 sie 2021 · Significant bacteriuria was detected in 18.4% of samples from dogs and 10.0% from cats, most of which (>90%) yielded a single organism. Escherichia coli was the most prevalent bacterial species (54.7% and 55.6% of feline and canine isolates, respectively) followed by Proteus mirabilis in dog samples (22.7%) and Enterococcus spp. in cat samples (23.
1 lis 2011 · Abstract. This report offers a consensus opinion on the diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, and control of the primary enteropathogenic bacteria in dogs and cats, with an emphasis on Clostridium difficile, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., and Escherichia coli associated with granulomatous colitis in Boxers.
22 wrz 2022 · In this sense, we sought to evaluate radiographic techniques of positive and double-contrast cystography with different concentrations of iodinated contrast to assess sensitivity and specificity in the detection of small radiolucent uroliths in dogs.
Canine immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) is a common but under-recognised condition in clinical practice. IMPA is characterised by synovitis of two or more joints, which is responsive to immunosuppressive therapy.1 It is often associated with systemic signs of illness such as pyrexia, lethargy and hyporexia.2,3 Most affected dogs are between ...
