Medical Mysteries: Better Management for Your Chronic Kidney Patients
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians
Description:
Chronic kidney disease implies irreversible renal failure that remains stable for a period of time, but ultimately progresses. Although many things can cause chronic kidney disease, by the time chronic kidney disease is diagnosed the cause(s) is/are not present and not treatable. The International Renal Insufficiency Society (http://www.IRIS-kidney.com) has developed staging system for dogs and cats with CKD and treatment is based on this staging. Serial monitoring is important and aids in altering treatment optimally. Treatment is aimed at correcting excesses and deficiencies induced by CKD including nutrition, electrolytes, acid-base, proteinuria, hydration, and neuroendocrine imbalances. Besides medical treatment, dietary modification is used to offset many deficiencies and excesses that occur with chronic kidney disease. Dietary modification includes more than just dietary protein restriction as renal failure diets are more calorically dense, may contain omega-3 fatty acids, may contain soluble fiber, low phosphorous, low sodium, potassium replete, alkalinizing, and water-soluble vitamin replete. The goal of medical and nutritional management is to minimize excesses and deficits induced by CKD to improve quality and quantity of patient’s life.
Learning Objectives:
- CKD occurs commonly and is progressive over some length of time in dogs and cats
- Early diagnosis may aid in early intervention with potential of slowing progression
- Treatment is aimed at correcting excesses and deficiencies induced by CKD, and this includes appropriate dietary management.
- Serial monitoring is needed for best management of patients with CKD
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA
Donna M. Raditic is graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She was a Professor for both the Nutrition and the Integrative Medicine Services at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently she is a member of Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants which offers independent consulting, education, information about companion animal nutrition and pet supplements. With a career that includes being a general practitioner, veterinary nutritionist, academician, to consultant she offers unique perspectives on the role of nutrition, supplements, and integrative veterinary care for companion animals.
Dr. Adam Christman, DVM, MBA
Dr. Christman is the Chief Veterinary Officer at Fetch dvm360®, the nation’s leading multimedia company in the veterinary profession. He is an international speaker on leadership, wellbeing and motivation. Author of, “Honey, Have You Squeezed the Dachshund?”, Dr. Christman is passionate about helping pet parents with pet disabilities. He is a social media personality with almost 600,000 followers on TikTok. Dr. Christman is the host of dvm360®’s, “The Vet Blast Podcast”. He continues to practice relief work both in shelter medicine and private practice. If you don’t see him hosting the Fetch conferences, you can find Adam hanging with his four adorable dachshunds. He is a fitness enthusiast and avid Disney fanatic. You can find out more information at www.dradamchristman.com
This program has been approved for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.