Renal Dysplasia: An Inherited Abnormality of Kidneys in Puppies
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Renal failure is a life-threatening condition. The long-term outlook for most cats with chronic renal failure is poor, but many can enjoy a good quality of life if treatment is initiated promptly, and is diligently carried out by the cats' owners.
Chronic Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in Cats Guide: Here you'll find in-depth information on Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in cats including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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renal failure
The failure of the kidneys to perform their proper functions
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Renal: Relating to the kidneys.
Renal Amyloidosis: Genetically linked kidney condition which causes kidney failure.
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Renal: Of, relating to, or in the region of the kidneys.
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Renal Failure in Cats
Renal failure in cats, commonly known as kidney failure is characterized by the deterioration of the kidneys and an inability in removing waste matter in the blood.
Renal amyloidosis
A genetically linked kidney condition that can cause kidney failure.
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Signs of Renal failure in cats. Increased thirst is often the first symptom ...
many Birmans may suffer from varying degrees of renal dysfunction
this disorder may progress (get worse) over time
this conclusion has been drawn from evidence of higher than usual levels of kidney enzymes (creatinine levels) ...
The kidney disorder "Renal Amyloidosis:" has been associated with the Abyssinian cat and is thought to be genetic. This disorder often results in kidney failure and the cat's prognosis is often poor.
Though the Abyssinian is a remarkably healthy and active, long-lived breed, a few genetically potential health problems may occur in the following particular areas: patellar luxation; renal amyloidosis (a kidney disorder), ...
Animals in renal failure are anorexic, and maintaining adequate calorie intake may be one of the most important things in their therapy.
Heart failure
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Creatinine Clearance - Test of renal function.
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Cross-over - The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
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The Abyssinian can be prone to patellar luxation (dislocation or slipping kneecap), renal amyloidosis (kidney disease), retinal atrophy (a rare eye condition that leads to impaired vision).
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Like the Abyssinian, the Somali is a ticked or agouti breed. Like the Abyssinian, Somalis are susceptible to gingivitis, tooth decay, and the renal disease amyloidosis.
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Bite and dental problems caused by asymmetrical jaws
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) which can cause renal failure and is known to be present in some Persian lines. Getting a written health guarantee from the breeder is a wise precaution.
Neurological storage disease has been reported in this breed and renal amyloidosis, a form of kidney disease, has also been seen.
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Like the Abyssinian, the Somali is a ticked or agouti breed. Like the Abyssinian, Somalis are susceptible to gingivitis, tooth decay, and the renal disease amyloidosis.
My research revealed new problems in the extreme of the breed: renal amyloidosis, luxated patellas, retinal atrophy and some weird kind of anemia! These genetic weaknesses did NOT exist in the Traditional Somali.
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