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Probiotic dietary supplementation in a dog with chronic kidney disease / 동물의과학연구지
Journal of Biomedical Research ; : 40-43, 2014.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-70420
ABSTRACT
A 7-year-old spayed female English Cocker Spaniel dog presented with polyuria (PU), polydipsia (PD), intermittent vomiting, and weight loss. Physical examination revealed pale, tacky mucous membranes and severe emaciation. Hematological and biochemical examinations revealed moderate normocytic normochromic non-regenerative anemia and moderate azotemia. Abdominal ultrasonography demonstrated bilaterally small lumpy-bumpy kidneys with hyperechoic parenchyma as well as loss of renal corticomedullary junction. Based on clinical history and examinations, the dog was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The dog was treated with supportive care including fluid therapy, phosphate-binding agent, and histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Darbepoetin Alfa was administered to control renal secondary non-regenerative anemia. Prescribed diet with low-protein and low-phosphorus was fed to alleviate CKD signs. Further, dietary probiotics were supplemented. This case demonstrates that oral probiotic supplementation helped reduce blood urea-nitrogen (BUN) levels. This case indicates that dietary probiotics can be a potential alternative therapeutic agent for management of renal failure.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Physical Examination / Polyuria / Vomiting / Weight Loss / Histamine / Ultrasonography / Probiotics / Dietary Supplements / Diet / Emaciation Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Biomedical Research Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Physical Examination / Polyuria / Vomiting / Weight Loss / Histamine / Ultrasonography / Probiotics / Dietary Supplements / Diet / Emaciation Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Biomedical Research Year: 2014 Type: Article