Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Shih Tzu with severe thirst and peeing from chicken jerky Fanconi
By Major, A et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2014·Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transient Fanconi syndrome with severe polyuria and polydipsia in a 4-year old Shih Tzu fed chicken jerky treats.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old Shih Tzu was brought to the vet with severe urination and excessive thirst after being fed chicken jerky treats. The dog was diagnosed with acquired Fanconi syndrome, a condition that causes the body to lose important nutrients and water through urine. After ruling out other possible causes, the vet provided intensive supportive treatment to help manage the dog's electrolyte imbalances and other issues. While the treatment was challenging, it was necessary for the dog's recovery. Pet owners should be cautious about feeding chicken jerky treats, as they can pose health risks.
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Abstract
Acquired Fanconi syndrome is characterized by inappropriate urinary loss of amino acids, bicarbonate, electrolytes, and water. It has recently been described in dogs fed chicken jerky treats from China, a new differential diagnosis to the classical inciting infectious diseases (e.g. leptospirosis, pyelonephritis) and toxins. A dog fed exclusively chicken jerky treats purchased in Switzerland was presented to our clinic with severe polyuria, polydipsia and profound electrolyte and acid base disturbances. Other inciting causes of Fanconi syndrome were ruled out. The requirement of a very intensive supportive treatment in this dog stands in contrast to treatment of chronic forms of Fanconi syndrome as described in the Basenji. This intensive therapy and the associated monitoring can be a real challenge and a limiting factor for the prognosis of acquired Fanconi syndrome. Veterinarians should be aware of the risk of excessive feeding of chicken jerky treats.
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