Insuficiência renal crônica em cães: uma abordagem em medicina veterinária integrativa e complementar - relato de caso

Abstract

Renal Failure (RF) is a serious condition that often affects small animals, such as dogs and cats, from young to old pets. This disease consists in the loss of functionality of the nephrons, the structural unit of the kidneys. It is classified into two types: acute renal failure which is an indication of decreased renal function and chronic renal failure, caused by loss of the nephron, thus characterizing irreversible renal damage. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, renal failure is considered a kidney deficiency. Treatment using Integrative and Complementary Ceterinary medicine is a way to minimize the continued deterioration of renal function, as well as to provide a higher quality of life for the patient. This manuscript aims to report the evolution of a chihuahua bitch diagnosed with chronic kidney disease that was treated with Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Ozone Therapy and Pacific Essences. After six weeks of treatment, the patient had lower SDMA levels, normorexia, and remained active and well hydrated. It was concluded that complementary and alternative medicine techniques are of great value in the maintence of patients with chronic diseases, providing them a better quality of life.