ABSTRACT
1 How would you interpret the findings in this dog? This dog has renal failure, based on the presence of increased serum urea and creatinine and the low specific gravity of the urine. Glucosuria with normoglycemia suggests renal tubular injury. The history of acute onset and the good BCS together with the slightly enlarged kidneys suggest acute kidney injury rather than chronic kidney disease. Although a low hematocrit is commonly associated with chronic kidney disease, in one study, 55% of dogs with acute kidney injury had a hematocrit below the RI. Thrombocytopenia is likely associated with the underlying disease causing the acute kidney injury. The dog’s acute kidney injury would be non-oliguric grade III according to the grading system suggested by the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS).
