Nefrolitíase bilateral associada a uma encefalopatia urêmica em cão / Bilateral nephrolithiasis associated with uremic encephalopathy in dogs

ABSTRACT

Urolithiasis is the formation of stones in the urinary system. Depending on its locationmay lead to a set of systemic changes, called uremic syndrome. At PATHOVET inFortaleza, a dog named Mel, of the breed Poodle, 13 years, castrated and cardiopathicwas attended. The owner reported that the animal had about 9 months had photos ofpolyuria, polydipsia and syncope. Blood count, creatinine and urea, abdominalultrasonography and urinalysis were requested. The results of the tests showed thepresence of bilateral nephrolithiasis and uremia that justified the onset of uremicsyndrome. In view of the above, it is possible to perceive the importance of earlydiagnosis and adequate therapy in cases of kidney problems.