PU/PD Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the differential diagnoses for pu/pd?
A
Central DI (no ADH)
Primary (kidney is fine)
Secondary Nephrogenic DI (cushing’s, hyperthyroid, hypercalcemia)
Osmotic diuresis (DM, post-obstruction, CKD)
2
Q
Normal USG in dogs and cats
A
Dogs > 1.030
Cats > 1.035
3
Q
What are the values for isosthenuria?
A
1.008 - 1.012
4
Q
What step should be taken after initially identifying low USG?
A
USG < 1.030/1.035 = test first morning urine
If normal = fine, is low = cannot concentrate
