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Acute renal failure (ARF) is a life-threatening disorder that can affect dogs of any age. Acute renal failure may be caused by decreased blood flow to the kidneys (called ischemia) or exposure to certain drugs or chemicals that are toxic to the kidneys.
Ethylene glycol toxicosis occurs after ingestion of anti-freeze or other fluids containing the ingredient ethylene glycol. It is not toxic, but it is metabolized in the animal’s body to several extremely...
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals, caused by a spirochete (spiral shaped bacterium) called a leptospire. It primarily affects the kidneys but can also affect...
The digestion of food produces waste products, which are carried by blood to the kidneys to be filtered and excreted in the form of urine. When the kidneys fail, they are no longer able to remove these...
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