Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hemodialysis in a dog with acute renal failure from currant toxicity.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Stanley, Skye W & Langston, Cathy E
- Affiliation:
- The Animal Medical Center · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 3 1/2-year-old Labrador retriever being presented for acute onset vomiting and lethargy was diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). The dog had ingested dried currants, a type of raisin. Hemodialysis was successfully performed to treat the ARE Raisin toxicity can cause ARF and warrants early recognition and aggressive treatment.
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