Feline chronic renal failure: clinical findings in 80 cases diagnosed between 1992 and 1995

摘要: Clinical and laboratory findings at the time of first diagnosis in 80 cats with chronic renal failure (CRF) were examined a prospective study to determine survival these animals identify possible factors contributing progression feline CRF. On basis clinical presentation, assigned one three groups; compensated (n = 15), uraemic 39) end-stage 26) Loss concentrating ability was common finding, even before signs disease evident. The plasma creatinine concentration initial presentation poor predictor presence significant anaemia indicative prognosis. demonstrated highly variable degree impairment present potentially long many cases.