Diagnosis and Successful Management of Acute Kidney Injury in a Leopard

Authors

  • Yamini Nayak Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
  • Ankit S. Prajapati Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
  • Jignesh J. Parmar Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand-388001, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.22.4.38

Abstract

A male leopard was presented with lateral recumbency, dullness, depression, traumatic wound on the ventral abdomen and difficulty in urinating. Based on clinical examination and laboratory findings, the case was diagnosed as acute kidney injury and managed with fluid therapy, antibiotics and supportive treatment.

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Published

2026-07-10

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Vol. 22 No. 4 (2026): The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology (IJVSBT) (May-Jun) 2026

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Case Report

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Nayak, Y., Prajapati, A. S., & Parmar, J. J. (2026). Diagnosis and Successful Management of Acute Kidney Injury in a Leopard. Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 22(4), 180-181. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.22.4.38