Internal Medicine
Clinical Application of Renal Biomarkers
While new biomarkers may help in the detection of kidney disease, it is unlikely that a single biomarker will be able to provide a global picture of kidney function or injury in an individual animal.
Urology & Renal Medicine
When Urine Trouble: A Clinical Approach to Proteinuria
In addition to promoting progression of kidney disease, persistent proteinuria has several extrarenal consequences, therefore incidental proteinuria on routine diagnostic workups and geriatric screens should not be ignored.
News
Minnesota Urolith Center Analyzes 1.5 Millionth Stone and Marks 40 Years of Service
The Minnesota Urolith Center (MUC) is celebrating two milestones: the analysis of its 1.
Nutrition
Dietary Elimination Trial in a Dog with Protein-Losing Nephropathy
This case report covers the dilemma of providing optimal nutrition to a dog with concurrent renal disease and suspected food allergy.
Pharmacology
Phenylpropanolamine for Urinary Incontinence
Phenylpropanolamine is effective at improving continence in dogs with USMI, although routine blood pressure monitoring should be performed and special consideration should be taken for animals with behavioral concerns.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Managing Urolithiasis in Dogs
This article gives an overview of stone formation, clinical signs, diagnostic tests, types of stones, as well as medical and nonmedical dissolution plans.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Managing Feline Urethral Obstruction
Feline UO is a common emergency. Diagnosis of UO in cats is straightforward, but the difficulty lies in recognition of the problem at home.
Nutrition
Nutritional Management for Chronic Kidney Disease Versus Acute Kidney Injury
Important differences exist in the nutritional management of CKD versus AKI in dogs and cats. We review the best diets for dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease versus those with acute kidney injury.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs
Most UTIs are successfully treated with commonly used drugs, dosages, and administration intervals, but proper understanding of the location of the UTI is crucial in successful treatment of these challenging infections, especially when they involve the kidneys and/or prostate.