This book describes, in a way that greatly facilitates learning,  the  most  relevant  renal  diseases  in  cats  and dogs, with a focus on their pathophysiology and diagnosis,  as  well  as  on  how  they  can  be  treated.  The content not only reflects the latest advances in nephrology, but also shows the kidney in a way rarely seen  in  veterinary  medicine.  Either  by  navigating  through  the  ebook  or  by  using  the  QR  codes  in  the  printed  version,  readers  will  be  able  to  view  animations  designed  to  explain  the  anatomy  and physiology of the kidney, the pathophysiology of renal diseases and certain techniques.

KEY FEATURES

➜ 3D animations and videos included.

➜ Rigorous yet accessible approach.

➜ Aids communication with pet owners.

➜ Diagnosis-oriented format.

➜ Up-to-date contents.

Authors:

ÓSCAR CORTADELLAS RODRÍGUEZ

PhD in veterinary medicine from the University of Murcia, Spain (2004). He works as a private clinician at the Germanías veterinary clinic (Valencia). He is also an internal medicine specialist at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University CEU Cardinal Herrera (Valencia).

MARÍA LUISA SUÁREZ REY

PhD in veterinary medicine from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain (1997). Full professor of medical pathology in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences of the USC Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Lugo). She also works as an internal medicine specialist at the Rof Codina Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Lugo).

Table of contents:

1. Renal anatomy and physiology

     Kidneys

     Ureters

     Bladder

     Urethra

     Renal physiology

2. Hereditary nephropathies

     Introduction

     Polycystic disease

     Renal dysplasia

     Hereditary nephritis

     Amyloidosis

     Immune-mediated glomerulonephritis

     Tubulopathies

3. Glomerular diseases

     Introduction

     Glomerulonephritis

     Renal amyloidosis

     Nephrotic syndrome

4. DIAGNOSIS OF GLOMERULAR DISEASE

     Proteinuria

     Kidney biopsy

4. Pyelonephritis

     Introduction

     Pathophysiology

     Clinical presentation

     Diagnosis

     Treatment

5. Nephroureterolithiasis

     Introduction

     Clinical presentation

     Diagnosis

     Treatment

6. Hydronephrosis

     Introduction

     Aetiology

     Pathogenesis

     Clinical presentation

     Diagnosis

     Treatment

7. Renal abcesses

     Introduction

     Clinical presentation

     Diagnosis

     Treatment

8. Perirenal pseudocysts

     Introduction

     Clinical presentation

     Diagnosis

     Treatment

9. Idiopathic renal haematuria

     Introduction

     Clinical presentation

     Diagnosis

     Treatment

10. Acute kidney injury

      Introduction

      Phases of AKI

      Aetiology and pathogenesis

      Specific causes of AKI

      Clinical presentation

      Diagnosis

      Treatment

11. Chronic kidney disease

      Introduction

      Pathophysiology of CKD

      Causes of CKD

      Clinical presentation

      Diagnosis and classification of CKD

      Treatment

12. Kidney and bladder tumours

      Kidney tumors

      Bladder tumors