Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Metabolic abnormalities associated with rupture of the urinary bladder in neonatal foals.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1981
- Authors:
- Behr, M J et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In a study involving four newborn male foals, all were found to have a ruptured urinary bladder. This condition led to significant imbalances in their blood salts, specifically low sodium and chloride levels, and high potassium levels. These electrolyte issues were seen as important for diagnosing the problem. Additionally, the blood urea nitrogen levels, which can indicate kidney function, were mostly normal or only slightly elevated in three of the foals, making it an unreliable test for this situation. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring electrolyte levels in foals with suspected urinary bladder issues.
Abstract
Rupture of the urinary bladder was diagnosed in 4 neonatal male foals. Marked hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hyperkalemia developed in all 4 cases, and the electrolyte abnormalities were considered to be of potential diagnostic value. Blood urea nitrogen concentration was normal or only slightly higher than normal in 3 of 4 cases and therefore was not a reliable diagnostic test.
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