Clinical features and treatment of renal tubular acidosis in two horses
Ziemer, E.L.; Parker, H.R.; Carlson, G.P.; Smith, B.P.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 190(3): 294-296
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 3030984 Document Number: 294965
Two horses were admitted separately for evaluation and treatment of profound hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis without azotemia. One, an 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare, had been depressed and ataxic for 2 days. The other, a 2-year-old Quarter Horse colt, had a 6-week history of depression, anorexia, and weight loss. Both horses responded to fluid and electrolyte therapy, but required daily oral administration of sodium bicarbonate for maintenance. In each case, the diagnosis was renal tubular acidosis.