Acquired Fanconi syndrome in a dog exposed to jerky treats in
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Authors: | Masaya IGASE Kenji BABA Takako SHIMOKAWA MIYAMA Shunsuke NOGUCHI Takuya MIZUNO Masaru OKUDA |
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Institution: | 1)Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753–8515, Japan;2)Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753–8515, Japan |
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Abstract: | A 6-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier presented with a 1-month
history of lethargy, anorexia, vomiting and weight loss. The dog was fed beef and chicken
jerky treats daily in addition to a commercial diet. Laboratory tests revealed azotemia,
hypokalemia, hyperchloremia, metabolic acidosis and glucosuria with normoglycemia. Urine
amino acid analysis showed significant amino acid loss into the urine. Thus, Fanconi
syndrome was diagnosed, and based on the case history and extensive diagnostic testing,
excessive consumption of jerky treats was strongly suspected as the cause. Glucosuria
resolved 7 days after the withdrawal of jerky treats and fluid therapy. Aminoaciduria was
substantially, but not completely, improved 3 months after diagnosis. Mild azotemia
remained, suggesting chronic renal disease. To the best of our knowledge, this is the
first reported case of Fanconi syndrome following the consumption of jerky treats in
Japan. |
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Keywords: | aminoaciduria canine Fanconi syndrome Japan jerky treat |
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