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Treatment of IMPA is significantly different than treatment of many other conditions that may present with similar clinical signs, and protocols may vary between patients. Therefore, making an accurate diagnosis is critical.
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.
13 sty 2024 · Diagnosis and treatment for various causes of UI in dogs have been described by multiple comprehensive single author review articles, but large prospective clinical trials comparing treatment outcomes in veterinary medicine are lacking.
1 mar 2011 · The treatment of both nonerosive and erosive IMPA involves immunosuppressive, immunomodulating, and disease-modifying drugs. In dogs with nonerosive IMPA, the prognosis and response to treatment vary according to cause but is often guarded to good, with many patients responding to single agent or combination drug therapy.
25 lis 2013 · An ACEi should be initial treatment for most dogs with proteinuria. The initial choice of drug and starting dose may vary, but can be gradually increased to achieve a therapeutic target. The ideal therapeutic target is a reduction in the UPC to <0.5 without inappropriate worsening of renal function.
Blood smear in a dog with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia. Note the anisocytosis (variable size of red blood cells) and polychromasia (presence of polychromatophils: immature red blood cells that are larger and more basophilic; green arrows). A nucleated red blood cell is present (red arrow), consistent with red cell regeneration.
Canine immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) is overrepresented in retrievers, spaniels, and German shepherds. Dogs with IMPA may have nonspecific (eg, weight loss, inappetence, lethargy, reluctance to move) or more specific (eg, fever, stiff/stilted gait, swelling of multiple joints) clinical signs. Dogs with IMPA commonly present with no ...
