Hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common diseases of geriatric cats,
and often occur concurrently. Thus, a thorough understanding of the influence of thyroid …

The diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a routine part of the
clinical small animal practice. CKD is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in older …

Background Cell cycle arrest biomarkers (tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase‐2 [uTIMP‐2]
and insulin‐like growth factor binding protein 7 [uIGFBP7]), and neutrophil gelatinase …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats is a long-term process characterized by the
irreversible loss of metabolic, endocrine, and excretory functions of the kidneys, usually due …

Background Serum symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) is used to screen for renal
dysfunction in dogs. The gold standard technique for measuring SDMA, liquid …

Simple Summary Administration of anaesthetic or analgesic drugs can affect the safety and
health of veterinary patients. Dexmedetomidine, a common sedative used in cats, is …

Introduction Serum symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and creatinine are commonly used
biomarkers of renal function in cats. We hypothesize that the serum analytes creatinine and …

Background: Chronic tubulointerstitial fibrosis is a common final pathway leading to end
stage kidney disease in cats and has no effective treatment. The use of cell-based …

Background A urethral obstruction (UO) is an emergency commonly observed in male cats,
which can result in significant clinical and laboratory alterations, leading to complications …

Renal disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in managed black-footed
ferrets (BFF; Mustela nigripes).,, The objectives of this study were to establish reference …