Hemodialysis in a dog with acute renal failure from currant toxicity.
A 3 1/2-year-old Labrador retriever being presented for acute onset vomiting and lethargy was diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). The dog had ingested dried currants, a type of raisin. Hemodialysis was successfully performed to treat the ARE Raisin toxicity can cause ARF and warrants early recognition and aggressive treatment.
Stanley
Skye W
SW
The Animal Medical Center, 510 East 62nd Street, New York, New York 10021, USA. skye.stanley@vcamail.com
Langston
Cathy E
CE
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D031965:Ribes / Q000633:toxicity*; D016896:Treatment Outcome