Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Toxins affecting the urinary system.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Schmitz, David G
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Many different substances can induce toxic damage to various structural components of the equine kidney, and most lack pathognomonic signs. Some of these agents have specific treatments, although many do not. Supportive and symptomatic therapy is an important aspect of treatment of most cases of equine nephrotoxicosis. Regardless of cause, if the toxic substance is removed or neutralized before significant renal damage, full recovery of renal function may occur. Many horses already have significant renal damage before a definitive diagnosis is made, and the prognosis for full recovery thus remains guarded.
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