University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies2010-11-052010-11-0520082010-11-05http://hdl.handle.net/2263/15183Metadata assigned by Dr. M. van Schoor, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical StudiesPHOTOS 1-6: Oedema may be a sign of nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome refers to disorders where increased glomerular permeability leads to proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and hypercholesterolemia and oedema. There are two diseases that may lead to nephritic syndrome: immune complex glomerulonephritis and amyloidosis. This syndrome commonly leads to chronic renal failure over a period of time. Oedema formation of this syndrome is most likely as a result of overfilling of the vascular space. Anabolic steroids may be given to nephrotic dogs to help maintain a positive nitrogen balance.REFERENCES: PHOTOS 1-6: 1. Rose, BD & Rennke, HG 1994, ‘Renal pathophysiology: the essentials’, Williams & Wilkens Malvern, Londen, pp. 107-108. 2. Bovée, KC 1984, ‘Canine nephrology’, Harwal, Pennsylvania, p. 222.6 colour photosJPEG© Dr Mirinda van Schoor, University of Pretoria. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (Original and digital). Provided for educational purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the original copyright holder. Any attempt to circumvent the access controls placed on this file is a violation of copyright laws and is subject to criminal prosecution. Please contact the collection administrator for copyright issues.Veterinary intensive careProteinuriaHypoalbuminemiaHypercholersterolemiaGlomerulonephritisAmyliodosisVeterinary critical careVeterinary medicine -- South AfricaVeterinary emergenciesStill Image