Correlation of Canine Kidney Autopsy to Renal Diseases: Pathological Insights

Kidneys play a vital role in regulating fluids, electrolytes, hormones, and metabolic waste in canines. This study aimed to enhance the understanding of the correlations between canine kidney autopsy findings and renal diseases. A total of 194 domestic dog samples, including 153 males and 41 females with an average age of 3.88 years (ranging from 1 to 7 years), were physically examined using post-mortem evaluations to understand the prevalence and characteristics of kidney diseases, focusing on both external and internal examinations of the kidneys. Key parameters such as kidney size, texture, and coloration were measured to provide insights into the overall kidney health of the canine population in Vietnam. Results indicated that 22.68% of the dogs had kidney cysts, 29.38% showed signs of external hemorrhage, and 52.06% of the cases exhibited internal hemorrhage, proving to be a condition linked to increased renal vascular resistance and further potentially contributing to renal dysfunction. No evidence of necrosis was detected, and the majority of renal capsules (90.98%) were easy to peel off for further analysis. Kidney size and weight varied obviously in dogs presenting with specific hemorrhagic conditions. This study emphasized the importance of external and internal kidney evaluations in diagnostic measurements and treatment protocols for canine renal diseases while also providing further insights into the current status of the canine population in Vietnam.