CKD Outcomes

Question 1

Predictors of Mortality:
* Proteinuria*
* Hyperphosphatemia*
* Low BCS*
* Anemia
* Uremic toxins*

Answer 1

Cats

Question 2

Predictors of Mortality:
* Proteinuria*
* Hyperphosphatemia*
* Hypoalbuminemia
* Hypertension
* Low BCS*
* Low muscle mass
* FGF-23
* Uremic toxins*

Answer 2

Dogs

Question 3

(T/F) Any cat that has an abnormal UPC did worse than a cat that had a spot on normal UPC (<0.2)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

(T/F) Dogs with a UPC > 1 have a much worse prognosis

Answer 4

True