Acute renal failure. Causes, diagnostic methods and treatment possibilities using hemodialysis

The aim of this study was to determine prevalence, diagnostic methods and therapy efficacy of canine acute kidney injury (AKI). This survey data was collected in XXX small animal clinic. Survey data was collected with veterinary doctors assistance from 2017 march 1st to 2018 september 1st. Dogs were selected according to owners anamnesis – sex, age, breed, duration and symptoms of the disease. Clinical examination, complete blood count, biochemical blood tests, urine tests and abdominal ultrasound diagnostic procedures were performed to each patient. After survey data analysis was done, our results showed that female dogs had bigger prevalence (55 %) of AKI than male dogs (45 %). Third to fifth stage of AKI had the biggest prevalence (84 %). Second stage AKI were 11 %, and first stage AKI were 5 %. 19 AKI patients were treated by hemodialysis. 14 AKI patients were treated with fluid therapy and 5 patients were not treated. 68 % of dialysed patients recovered from AKI and 32 % died or were euthanized. 60 % of dogs on fluid therapy recovered from AKI and 40 % died or were euthanized