KIDNEY DISEASE IN FELINES

Abstract

The number of nephropathic feline patients in the small animal medical clinic is increasing, representing an important portion of the patients in the feline clinic. Kidney diseases can be primary or secondary diseases and invariably have a multifactorial etiology. This etiology is related to genetic and hereditary factors, such as nutritional, metabolic, infectious, and racial factors, among others. Understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of these conditions helps not only in establishing an adequate prognosis, but also in making therapeutic decisions and directing follow-up actions and prophylaxis of future events. Kidney diseases, in general, have a progressive and silent character, which can worsen according to the delay in diagnosis, so it is necessary to evaluate and connect the circumstances in which the alterations of the nephric system were installed for a quick resolution of the case or staging of it, since, divided into two categories, Acute Renal and Chronic Renal,  The therapies employed for each type of kidney disease will differ, as well as the objectives behind each one. Thus, the need for an in-depth study aimed at understanding, recognizing and managing renal pathological processes is crucial, not only for the scientific community, but also for owners of nephropathic animals. This ensures an accurate diagnosis and treatment by the medical team, as well as management and continuity of treatment that promotes the improvement of the health of the kidney patient.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.032-032