EFFECT OF REPRODUCTIVE STATUS ON FELINE RENAL SIZE
- 23 May 1999
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound
- Vol. 40 (3), 242-245
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1999.tb00355.x
Abstract
Renal length and width dimensions were determined from survey radiography and excretory urography in 28 cats of various sex and reproductive status. Renal dimensions were expressed as a ratio to the length of the second lumbar vertebra. Renal dimensions were not significantly different when males were compared to females. However, significant differences in renal dimensions between intact and neutered cats were identified. Renal length ratios for neutered cats were: left kidney 2.22 ± 0.14 (mean ± standard deviation), right kidney 2.29 ± 0.14. In intact cats, renal length ratios were: left kidney 2.60 ± 0.19, right kidney 2.65 ± 0.24. The mean renal length ratios for neutered cats was smaller than previously reported normal values. Thus, reproductive status should be considered when evaluating feline kidneys for alterations in size. Based on this study, normal feline renal length ratios range from 1.9 to 2.6 for neutered cats and 2.1 to 3.2 for intact cats.Keywords
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