| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2459214 | Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice | 2008 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Urinary specific gravity (USG) measurements are underused by equine ambulatory veterinarians. Urinary dipstick and USG findings can assist in the diagnosis and prognosis of many disease processes in the horse. Simple methods for measurement of the glomerular filtration rate and urinary biochemical markers can improve equine urinary diagnostic abilities in critical care patients. Fractional excretion of electrolytes and minerals assists in fluid care and in management of nutrition of horses.
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Authors
Catherine J. BVSc, MS, PhD,