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J Altern Vet Med 2021, 4(11): 641-653 |
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Assaee S M, Dehghan A. Ultrasonographic Examination of Polycyclic Kidneys in Shiraz. J Altern Vet Med 2021; 4 (11) :641-653
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1- Graduated from Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kazarun Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazarun, Iran
2- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kazerun Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazerun, Iran ,Aboozardehghan@kau.ac.ir
2- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kazerun Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazerun, Iran ,
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Background and aim: Polycystic kidney is a common hereditary disease among cats, and it is important to diagnose this disease and prevent mating of the affected animals. In this research, the prevalence of the disease in cats of different ages, sexes and breeds was investigated.
Materials and Methods: One hundred and ninety-four cats referred for ultrasonography were examined during one year, and the owners of cats with polycystic kidney disease were invited to cooperate to re-examine all the cases. After the investigation, the data was analyzed using SPSS statistical software and one-way variance analysis.
Results: Among 194 cats, 19 cats (9.8%) had polycystic kidney disease and the results showed that polycystic kidney disease is more common in Persian longhair cats and cats that have a streak of this breed and aging also increases the size of the cysts.
Conclusion: According to the study, it was concluded that polycystic kidney disease occurs in Persian cats and longhair cats in Shiraz city at a rate of 24.7%.
Materials and Methods: One hundred and ninety-four cats referred for ultrasonography were examined during one year, and the owners of cats with polycystic kidney disease were invited to cooperate to re-examine all the cases. After the investigation, the data was analyzed using SPSS statistical software and one-way variance analysis.
Results: Among 194 cats, 19 cats (9.8%) had polycystic kidney disease and the results showed that polycystic kidney disease is more common in Persian longhair cats and cats that have a streak of this breed and aging also increases the size of the cysts.
Conclusion: According to the study, it was concluded that polycystic kidney disease occurs in Persian cats and longhair cats in Shiraz city at a rate of 24.7%.
Type of Study: Research |
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Small animal internal medicine
Received: 2021/12/8 | Accepted: 2022/01/20 | Published: 2022/02/20
Received: 2021/12/8 | Accepted: 2022/01/20 | Published: 2022/02/20
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