Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Norwegian Forest Cat with kidney disease causing excess drinking
By Aresu, Luca et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2009·Dipartimento di Patologia Animale, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral juvenile renal dysplasia in a Norwegian Forest Cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old male Norwegian Forest Cat was brought in for excessive urination and thirst. Tests showed that he had enlarged kidneys and signs of chronic kidney failure, which is a serious condition where the kidneys don't function properly. A closer examination of his kidney tissue revealed disorganized development, confirming a diagnosis of bilateral juvenile renal dysplasia, a rare condition. Unfortunately, this condition can lead to ongoing health issues, and while management options exist, the prognosis can vary depending on the severity of the disease.
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Abstract
Renal dysplasia is defined as a condition of disorganised development of renal parenchyma due to abnormal differentiation. The case of a 5-month-old intact male Norwegian Forest Cat with a history of polyuria and polydipsia is reported. Ultrasonographic examination showed a slight enlargement of kidneys. Biochemical parameters, haematological examinations and clinical signs were compatible with chronic renal failure (CRF). Histological examination was correlated with a primary tubular disorganisation and modification of glomerular compartment. The clinical history together with the histological lesions is consistent with bilateral juvenile renal dysplasia in this cat. To our knowledge, feline renal dysplasia has been reported in fetal infections with panleukopenia virus; no reports indicate the idiopathic origin in feline dysplastic lesions.
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