Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Golden Retriever puppy with kidney dysplasia treated by diet and meds
By Miyamoto, T et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·1997·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A control of a golden retriever with renal dysplasia.
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Plain-English summary
A six-month-old male Golden Retriever was brought in because he was drinking a lot of water and urinating frequently for three months. Tests showed he had anemia and kidney problems, including small kidneys and high levels of certain substances in his blood. A kidney biopsy confirmed he had renal dysplasia (a developmental kidney disorder). The vet treated him with a special diet, oral medications, and aluminum hydroxide gel, which improved his kidney function. After 10 months, he still had increased thirst and urination, but his overall condition remained stable.
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Abstract
A six-month-old male Golden Retriever with a three-month history of polyuria and polydipsia was examined. Hematological examinations revealed nonregenerative anemia, azotemia, high serum creatinine level, hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperamylasemia, and low level of total serum protein. Urinalysis indicated mild proteinuria, and low specific gravity. Radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations revealed bilateral small sized kidneys. Histological examination by renal biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of renal dysplasia. Treatment with a dietary protein restriction, oral adsorbents, and dried aluminum hydroxide gel have been performed in this dog, and then, azotemia, high serum creatinine level, hypercalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia were improved. During 10 months after the initiation of treatments, no significant clinical change except polydipsia and polyuria has been observed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9362046/