Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Fanconi syndrome linked to jerky treats in Japan
By Igase, Masaya et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2015·Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acquired Fanconi syndrome in a dog exposed to jerky treats in Japan.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier was brought to the vet after showing signs of lethargy, not eating, vomiting, and losing weight for a month. The dog had been eating beef and chicken jerky treats daily, which were suspected to have caused her condition known as Fanconi syndrome, leading to serious kidney issues. After stopping the jerky treats and providing fluid therapy, her symptoms improved significantly within a week, although some kidney problems persisted even after three months. This case highlights the potential dangers of certain jerky treats for dogs.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier presented with a 1-month history of lethargy, anorexia, vomiting and weight loss. The dog was fed beef and chicken jerky treats daily in addition to a commercial diet. Laboratory tests revealed azotemia, hypokalemia, hyperchloremia, metabolic acidosis and glucosuria with normoglycemia. Urine amino acid analysis showed significant amino acid loss into the urine. Thus, Fanconi syndrome was diagnosed, and based on the case history and extensive diagnostic testing, excessive consumption of jerky treats was strongly suspected as the cause. Glucosuria resolved 7 days after the withdrawal of jerky treats and fluid therapy. Aminoaciduria was substantially, but not completely, improved 3 months after diagnosis. Mild azotemia remained, suggesting chronic renal disease. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of Fanconi syndrome following the consumption of jerky treats in Japan.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26062568/