Class Fundamentals of Veterinary Nephrology for Dogs and Cats

The Fundamentals of Veterinary Nephrology in Dogs and Cats course consists of the in depth study of the pathophysiological mechanisms that are involved in the development of kidney diseases, such as chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury and glomerulonephritis, this being useful for those who wish to work in the area of internal medicine of dogs and cats, but also develop scientific work in the area of research in veterinary Nephrology Veterinary Medicine.

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1. Renal Anatomy and Physiology 2. Renal pathophysiological mechanisms associated with the control of blood pressure, blood volume and blood homeostasis. 3. Physophysiological mechanisms involved in the balance of calcium and phosphorus. 4. Renal pharmacology – ACE inhibitors, ARBs and calcium channel blockers 5. Renal pharmacology – Fluid therapy 6. Renal pharmacology – EPO, phosphorus binders, calcium and bicarbonate supplementation 7. Interpretation of laboratory tests in the assessment of renal function and its complications. 8. Pathophysiology of CKD 9. Pathophysiology of AKI 10. Pathophysiology of glomerulonephritis.

Teaching methodologies include theoretical classes and tutorial (OT) moments. In the first, teachers will present theoretical content on the topics covered. In the second ones, students will have the opportunity to study scientific articles to be able to discuss them in class. Teaching methodologies such as an expository and active model will be used, with hypothesis formulation and problem solving, as well as case studies and brainstorming. The evaluation will be carried out through the presentation of a studied scientific article. Approval is obtained with a minimum classification of 9.5 values.

Chew, D. J, DiBratola, S. P., Schenck, P. (2010). Canine and feline nephrology and urology, (2th Ed.). Missouri: Elsevier. Bartges, J., Polzin, D. J. (2011). Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals, (1th Ed.). New Jersey: Wiley-Blackwell.