Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and weight loss from kidney disease in young Chow Chows
By Brown, C A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Veterinary Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected familial renal disease in chow chows.
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Plain-English summary
Six young Chow Chows were diagnosed with kidney disease, showing symptoms like vomiting, increased thirst and urination, and weight loss. Blood tests revealed issues such as high levels of waste products, low calcium, and anemia. All dogs had similar kidney damage seen under a microscope, which suggests a genetic link since four of them were closely related. Unfortunately, the study indicates that this condition may be hereditary, which could be a concern for Chow Chow owners.
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Abstract
Renal disease was diagnosed in 6 young Chow Chows. Clinical abnormalities included vomiting, polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. Common abnormal laboratory findings were azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, nonregenerative anemia, and low urine specific gravity. All 6 dogs had similar microscopic renal lesions. characterized by interstitial fibrosis, a population of small glomeruli, and lack of inflammatory cells. A familial basis for the renal disease is suggested because of its development in 4 closely related dogs.
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