Incidence, risk factors, and prognosis of acute kidney injury in mechanically ventilated dogs and cats
Yu Ueda
ObjectiveTo evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and prognostic impact of acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs and cats managed with mechanical ventilation (MV).DesignRetrospective single-institution study (Jan 2015–Aug 2023).SettingUniversity teaching hospital.Animals96 animals, including 81 dogs and 15 cats, undergoing MV management.Measurements and main resultsThe incidence of AKI in this animal cohort was 26% (25/96). There was no significant difference in AKI incidence between dogs and cats (