Urology

Urology

Urology

Content on the management of urinary system disorders, including urinary tract disease and kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease in cats: early dietary intervention and needs

Marge Chandler outlines the factors involved with treating this condition early on and at different stages.

40 mins
Urolithiasis diagnostics – clinical presentation and associated tests

Ahead of her lecture in the urinary surgery stream at BSAVA Congress, Rosanne Jepson describes the types of stones commonly found in the upper and lower feline urinary tracts, as well as clinical presentations, diagnostic options and medical management…

Urine sediment findings in a dog

Francesco Cian continues his Diagnostic Dilemmas series by describing the case of a Labrador retriever with a week’s history of pollakiuria and stranguria.

10 mins
Hyperkalaemia, pt 2: treatment

Following last week’s introduction on the effects and causes of hyperkalaemia, Gerardo Poli focuses on management options available.

6 mins
Hyperkalaemia, pt 1: clinical signs and causes

In a new series, Gerardo Poli explores the common causes of hyperkalaemia and how to manage this using fluid therapy and medications.

8 mins
Renal disease in small animals – benefits of early diagnosis

Laura Bree outlines initial symptoms of this condition in cats and dogs, helping vet surgeons spot it before it develops.

61 mins
Unusual canine urolithiasis cases

Helen Sumner recalls two patients suffering from this rare condition, and the steps taken to diagnose and treat them.

30 mins
Feline chronic kidney disease: advice for owner compliance

Sarah Caney notes research updates on this condition, and explains how professionals can support pets and pet owners.

31 mins
Latest leaks on urinary incontinence in bitches

Dan O'Neill and Camilla Pegram detail the results from a VetCompass paper exploring the prevalence and risk factors associated with this issue.

19 mins
Evaluating haematuria and dysuria via urine cytology

From the Vet Times Diagnostic Dilemmas series – Francesco Cian focuses on the case of a 10-year-old mixed‑breed dog that presented for evaluation of haematuria and dysuria.

15 mins
Screening and management of chronic kidney disease in cats

Sarah Caney discusses assessment recommendations for this common illness in senior cats, as well as strategies to slow its progression.

32 mins
Vet Times Podcast, Ep 26: Simon Tappin on renal disease in...

Older animals presenting with renal disease often do so because of other clinical issues. Simon Tappin, head of internal medicine at Dick White Referrals, talks us through some of the diagnostic challenges.

2 mins
Renal disease in geriatric patients

Simon Tappin reviews the treatment options for this issue in dogs and cats, as well as the challenges they present.

26 mins
Urethral obstruction in dogs and cats

Alastair Mather and Jon Hall discuss the initial presentation of this issue in canine and feline patients, as well as decision-making for surgery.

40 mins
Kidney disease in pets – spotting signs and overseeing care

Abi Charteris explains the vital role nurses can play in early detection and subsequent management of acute and chronic forms of this condition in companion animals.

44 mins
Identifying chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats

Alix McBrearty describes methods of detecting renal conditions, including blood and urine testing, as well as imaging.

46 mins
Lower urinary tract disease and other urethral disorders in cats

Sarah Caney describes how accurate diagnosis of urinary disorders in patients is often vital to successful management.

24 mins
Pyelonephritis in a dog

Andrea Holmes looks at this condition in a canine patient, and outlines recommended management and monitoring.

8 mins
Cystitis in cats and dogs – management and treatment

Emma Gerrard explores two forms of this inflammatory condition – idiopathic in cats and bacterial in dogs – as well as what helps resolve them.

29 mins
Cat with acute kidney injury

From his Vet Times Cytology Corner series: Francesco Cian studies an image from a urine sediment – and subsequent urinalysis – from an adult male cat with acute history of vomiting and oliguria.

6 mins