Kidney damage can occur overnight and is what is called acute kidney disease (AKI) or it can occur slowly and silently and is what happens in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common kidney diseases in dogs and cats and one of the main causes of mortality in geriatric patients. CKD, or in its most advanced phase “chronic kidney failure,” refers to multisystem alterations that result from the gradual and progressive loss of the number of functional nephrons. Chronic kidney disease by definition is a progressive disease and will most likely evolve in different stages in which clinical manifestations will increase. Clinical signs usually appear when more than two-thirds of kidney function has been lost. The main ones are polyuria and polydipsia, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, anorexia and lethargy. Diarrhea, stomatitis (±lingual ulcers), hypersalivation and halitosis are possible symptoms. Increased blood pressure (bleeding and/or retinal detachment) and anemia to different degrees may also be observed.
The speed of progression is variable depending on the causal disease, the patient and the species (slower progression in cats), therefore each animal should be evaluated individually and not assume that all will present the same symptoms, which require treatment. same treatment or will have the same life expectancy. The IRIS (International Renal Interest Society) has proposed a staging system for CKD based on the creatinine concentration in the stable patient (patients with uremic crises must be stabilized prior to classification). In this way, four phases or stages are established, which are further subclassified depending on blood pressure and proteinuria. A patient with compensated or incipient CKD is not the same as a patient with decompensated or already advanced CKD. In general, no apparent symptoms usually appear until the disease is already in very advanced stages (stage III and IV). Evaluation of renal function is based on the determination of plasma urea and creatinine along with measurement of urine specific gravity/density. The use of other parameters such as blood pressure, detection of proteinuria and determination of SDMA contributes to establishing the different stages (IRIS) in patients with chronic kidney disease, with therapeutic recommendations and prognostic information for each stage. That is why at Clinanimal we offer you this month of April and May a check-up for your animals assessing the current status of our kidney patients. This check-up includes blood pressure measurement, SDMA, biochemistry of 17 parameters and a complete urinalysis for only €110.99.

CARTEL RENALES

As you well know, the years go by faster for our furry dogs than for us... That is why from the age of 7 we can begin to consider them grandparents 👴🏻👵🏻. From this moment on, it becomes important to carry out annual check-ups to be able to continue maintaining your quality of life and act in time against any alterations we see!

Furthermore, we remind you that for any surgery from this age onwards (it also includes teeth cleaning) it is essential to perform a pre-surgical analysis before entering the operating room. 😷

If it's been a long time since you checked on your furry friend, you've noticed that he stops doing things he did years ago, you've noticed some different behavior, or you're considering surgery... then it's the perfect time to take advantage of this offer! Come to our consultation to update those you love most.

To make an appointment and for more information you can call 947023157 ☎ or go in person to our center on Calle San Cosme 2 in Burgos. 🏥
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GERIATRICOS

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