Table 1 Frequency of clinical signs in dogs with kidney disease and positive and negative serology for leptospirosis
Clinical signs | CKD positive for Leptospira (n = 13) | CKD negative to Leptospira (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|
Fever | 8 (61.5%) | 4 (20.0%) |
Anorexia | 5 (38.4%) | 7 (35.0%) |
Hyporexia | 7 (53.8%) | 6 (30.0%) |
Vomits | 8 (61.5%) | 9 (45.0%) |
Diarrhea | - | 1 (5.0%) |
Melena | - | 1 (5.0%) |
Hematochezia | - | - |
Polydipsia | 7 (53.8%) | 11 (55.0%) |
Oral ulcers | 4 (30.7%) | 4 (20.0%) |
Uremic breath | 4 (30.7%) | 6 (30.0%) |
Respiratory distress | 3 (23%) | 2 (10.0%) |
Cough | 5 (38.4%) | 3 (15.0%) |
Hematuria | 6 (46.1%) | 8 (40.0%) |
Polakiuria | 1 (7.7%) | 2 (10.0%) |
Oliguria | - | - |
Polyuria | 9 (69.2%) | 8 (40.0%) |
Anuria | - | - |
Jaundice | 4 (30.7%) | 4 (20.0%) |
Petechiae | 4 (30.7%) | 5 (25.0%) |
Ecchymosis | - | - |
Suffusion | - | - |
Decrease in BC | 11 (84.6%) | 17 (85.0%) |
Depression | 9 (69.2%) | 13 (65.0%) |