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Encephalitozoonosis in dogs and foxes presents with symptoms of kidney failure and central nervous system dysfunction, similar to distemper. [18] [19] This disease has been observed in dogs in Africa and the United States, and in foxes in Scandinavia. In cats, the main cause of Encephalitozoonosis is eye infections, specifically phacoclastic ...
Even one grape or raisin can be fatal for some dogs by leading to acute kidney failure, the American Kennel Club says, though dogs, generally, are more likely to be poisoned by large amounts, and ...
It can result in chronic kidney failure, hypoalbuminemia, which can cause ascites and peripheral edema, and nephrotic syndrome, which can cause hypertension or hypercoagulability. [156] Familial renal disease is an uncommon cause of kidney failure in young dogs. Most causes are breed-related (familial) and some are inherited.
The reason some dogs develop kidney failure following ingestion of grapes and raisins is not known. [3] Types of grapes involved include both seedless and seeded, store-bought and homegrown, and grape pressings from wineries. [4] A mycotoxin is suspected to be involved, but none has been found in grapes or raisins ingested by affected dogs. [5]
We have more information about diabetes mellitus in dogs. Kidney disease When the kidneys aren’t working properly, they lose the ability to concentrate urine effectively. This causes frequent ...
Renal dysplasia is a type of familial kidney disease characterized by abnormal cellular differentiation of kidney tissue. Dogs and cats with kidney disease caused by these diseases have the typical symptoms of kidney failure, including weight loss, loss of appetite, depression, and increased water consumption and urination. [1] A list of ...
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Common causes of euthyroid sick syndrome include: neoplasia, renal disease, hepatic disease, neurological disease, cardiac failure, inflammatory disease, and diabetic ketoacidosis. [2] In 40-50% of dogs with Cushing's syndrome thyroxine and triiodothyronine levels are decreased. Cushing's is a potential differential diagnosis for hypothyroidism ...