Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Greyhound with temporary kidney tubule problems that got better
By Abraham, L A et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2006·Department of Veterinary Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transient renal tubulopathy in a racing Greyhound.
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female Greyhound was brought to the vet because she wasn't eating and seemed very tired. Tests showed she had issues with her kidneys, including abnormal sugar and amino acids in her urine, and high blood pressure. After a week of treatment in the hospital, her kidney problems and high blood pressure improved, and she was able to return to her training without any further issues.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old female Greyhound was presented for inappetence and lethargy. On referral, results of diagnostic tests indicated renal glucosuria, increased excretion of selected amino acids and abnormal fractional excretion of electrolytes consistent with renal tubular dysfunction. Systemic blood pressure was elevated. Renal biopsy revealed mild proximal renal tubular damage consistent with a subacute toxic or hypoxic insult. Systemic hypertension, renal glucosuria and altered fractional excretion of electrolytes resolved during the 7 day period of hospital treatment. The Greyhound resumed training without recurrence of renal dysfunction.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17092326/