Bilateral Global Nephrocalcinosis in a Uremic Puppy.

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Journal

Veterinary sciences
ISSN: 2306-7381
Titre abrégé: Vet Sci
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101680127

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
25 Jul 2024
Historique:
received: 06 06 2024
revised: 24 07 2024
accepted: 24 07 2024
medline: 28 8 2024
pubmed: 28 8 2024
entrez: 28 8 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

This study explores kidney disease in young dogs, focusing on early diagnosis, management, and the importance of staging for effective treatment. Highlighting mineral metabolism imbalances and complications such as nephrocalcinosis, the study presents a case of severe renal failure with uremic syndrome and bilateral nephrocalcinosis in a 50-day-old puppy. Despite intensive care, the puppy's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to euthanasia. The study underscores the challenges in diagnosing and managing canine nephrocalcinosis in young animals. It emphasizes the need for further research to improve the understanding and treatment outcomes in such cases, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for animals suffering from this rare condition.

Identifiants

pubmed: 39195792
pii: vetsci11080338
doi: 10.3390/vetsci11080338
pii:
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports Journal Article

Langues

eng

Auteurs

Maria Rizzo (M)

Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Melissa Pennisi (M)

Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Francesco Macrì (F)

Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Annastella Falcone (A)

Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Simona Di Pietro (S)

Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Kamel Mhalhel (K)

Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Elisabetta Giudice (E)

Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

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