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Renal dysplasia and urinary tract infection in a Bull Mastiff puppy
Author(s) -
ABRAHAM LA,
BECK C,
SLOCOMBE RF
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2003.tb11507.x
Subject(s) - renal dysplasia , medicine , urinary system , puppy , dysplasia , pathology , kidney , chronic renal failure , biology , ecology
Renal dysplasia and concurrent pyelonephritis were diagnosed in a 15‐week‐old female Bull Mastiff which presented with clinical signs compatible with chronic renal failure. Ultrasound examination was consistent with renal dysplasia and clinical pathology supported a diagnosis of chronic renal failure and urinary tract infection. Renal histological examination demonstrated inflammation and scarring with concurrent tubular dysplasia and persisting primitive glomeruli, although the presence of chronic inflammation complicated interpretation. It is uncertain whether renal dysplasia was inherited or due to a urinary tract infection acquired in the neonatal period. Renal dysplasia has not previously been reported in the Bull Mastiff breed.