ABSTRACT: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common diagnosis in the small animal population. In the UK, 3.6% of cats may experience CKD and renal disorders were the most common cause of mortality in cats over 5 years of age. In dogs, the reported prevalence of CKD is 0.37%, with a median (95% Confidence Interval) survival time from diagnosis of 226 (1 12-326) days. This article will review the main concepts of renal physiology and discuss considerations when anaesthetising a dog or a cat with CKD.

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Emma Louise Clifforde DipAVN (Small Animal) VTS (Anaesthesia and Analgesia) RVN

Emma qualified as a RVN in 2000; she gained her DipAVN (Small Animal) in 2011 while working at Dick White Referrals (DWR) as head theatre nurse. During this time her passion for anaesthesia continued to grow; Emma became an anaesthesia technician in 2012 while continuing to work at DWR and gained herVTS (Anaesthesia and Analgesia) in 2014.

Emails: Emma.clifforde@btinternet.com, ec@dwr.co.uk

Keywords: anaesthesia; cats; chronic kidney disease; dogs

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 33 (05) • May 2018 pp131-137

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