Urolithiasis
Chapter 9 Urolithiasis Introduction, Terminology, and General Pathophysiology Urine Is a Complex Solution Containing Many Organic and Inorganic Solutes 1. More of a given solute can remain in solution in…
Clinical Evaluation of the Urinary Tract
Chapter 2 Clinical Evaluation of the Urinary Tract Introduction and Terminology A. Azotemia is defined as an increased concentration of nonprotein nitrogenous compounds in blood, usually urea and creatinine. 1….
Urinary Tract Trauma and Uroperitoneum
Chapter 12 Urinary Tract Trauma and Uroperitoneum Introduction A. Types of trauma to the urinary tract (Figure 12-1) 1. Kidney: Renal trauma is not commonly recognized in dogs or cats,…
Miscellaneous Syndromes
Chapter 16 Miscellaneous Syndromes Benign Essential (Idiopathic Renal) Hematuria In Dogs Introduction and Pathophysiology A. Bleeding originates in the kidney, but its cause is obscure. B. The renal hemorrhage usually…
Diseases of the Glomerulus
Chapter 7 Diseases of the Glomerulus Introduction A. Glomerular diseases affect primarily the glomeruli. However, destruction of the glomerulus renders the remainder of the nephron nonfunctional and progressive destruction of…
Familial Renal Diseases of Dogs and Cats
Chapter 6 Familial Renal Diseases of Dogs and Cats Introduction and Pathophysiology A. Most familial renal diseases result in chronic renal failure (CRF) at a young age (<5 years) but…
