Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in healthy cats.
Purpose of study
Kidney disease is a progressive condition that is often difficult to detect in its early stages. This study aims to identify early markers of kidney changes in cats undergoing anesthesia using small samples of blood, urine, or saliva. The researchers will evaluate how the medication given as well as the timing of giving the medication affects the parameters of kidney function. The information obtained from cats may help improve early detection of kidney injury, guide safer anesthetic care, and reduce the risk of kidney damage in future feline patients.
Benefits
Information gained from this research may help improve early detection of kidney injury, guide safer anesthetic care and reduce the risk of kidney damage in cats undergoing anesthesia in the future. Your cat will have their kidney function tested from their urine and blood samples, these results will become a permanent part of their medical record.
Enrollment requirements
- To participate in this study, cats must be undergoing a feline spay at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
- Eligible cats must be determined to be healthy with normal kidney function.
Treatment methods
At the time of your cat’s spay, urine, saliva and blood samples will be taken before and after the surgery. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug will be given as part of standard anesthetic protocol prior to surgery or after the procedure is completed.
Owner responsibilities
At time of study cats must be a current patient of WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and be scheduled for a feline spay. The owner is responsible for all required appointments and payments for this procedure.
Contact information
Jennifer Heusser
Clinical Studies Coordinator
cell: 509-592-3668
jpmarcus3@wsu.edu