Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foal unable to nurse and disoriented - what could it be?
By Arroyo, Luis G et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Department of Pathobiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected transient pseudohypoaldosteronism in a 10-day-old quarter horse foal.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 10-day-old quarter horse colt was brought in because he was disoriented and unable to nurse. The veterinarian found that he had swelling in his kidneys and urinary tract, along with a serious imbalance in his electrolytes. These symptoms were similar to a condition seen in newborn humans called transient pseudohypoaldosteronism, which affects the body's ability to manage salt and water. Treatment focused on correcting the electrolyte imbalance, which helped the colt recover and start nursing again.
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Abstract
A 10-day-old quarter horse colt was presented for signs of disorientation and inability to nurse. Hydronephrosis/hydroureters, with concomitant pyelonephritis and a severe electrolytes disturbance, were diagnosed. The clinical findings closely resembled those described for a syndrome of transient pseudohypoaldosteronism in human neonates.
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