Brucellosis
52 Brucellosis Klaas Post 1. What causes brucellosis in the dog? Brucellosis is caused by Brucella canis, a small, intracellular, Gram-negative coccobacillus. B. canis primarily causes infections in the dog…
Infertility in the Female Dog
51 Infertility in the Female Dog Klaas Post 1. What are the causes of infertility in the female? If the female is thought to be infertile, make sure that the…
Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia/Pyometra Complex
50 Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia/Pyometra Complex Klaas Post 1. Define cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH). Cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) is a progressive condition of the uterus that begins with a mucoid discharge…
Urinary Tract Infection
49 Urinary Tract Infection Mala Erickson, Stanley I. Rubin 1. How are urinary tract infections (UTIs) localized? • Upper urinary tract – kidneys and ureters • Lower urinary tract –…
Urinary Tract Neoplasia
48 Urinary Tract Neoplasia Stanley I. Rubin, Mala Erickson 1. How common are renal tumors in the dog? • Primary renal tumors are uncommon and account for less than 2%…
Urinary Incontinence
47 Urinary Incontinence Stanley I. Rubin, Mala Erickson 1. What is urinary incontinence? • Urinary incontinence is defined as involuntary loss of urine from the urinary system. It must be…
Urolithiasis
46 Urolithiasis Mala Erickson, Stanley I. Rubin 1. What are clinical signs of urolithiasis? • Clinical signs that may be seen with urolithiasis include hematuria, dysuria, pollakiuria, and inappropriate urination….
Glomerular Disease
45 Glomerular Disease Mala Erickson, Stanley I. Rubin 1. Discuss the basic anatomy of the nephron and glomerulus. • The nephron, the functional unit of the kidney, consists of a…
Acute Renal Failure
43 Acute Renal Failure Stanley I. Rubin, Mala Erickson 1. What is acute renal failure (ARF)? • ARF refers to a sudden decline in renal function that occurs over hours…
Chronic Renal Failure
44 Chronic Renal Failure Mala Erickson, Stanley I. Rubin 1. What is the definition of chronic renal failure (CRF)? Progressive development of polyuria, abnormal but generally stable glomerular filtration rate…
