ACI is currently enrolling patients in a longitudinal sample collection study to investigate disease progression in healthy and early-stage CKD patients. This year long study is looking for dogs with Stage 1 or early Stage 2 CKD, as well as healthy dogs for participation.
Funding
This is a fully funded study.
Are you an Owner interested in enrolling your dog?
Are you a Veterinarian interested in your clinic participating?
Owner Participation / Commitment
- Owners must be willing to commit to the study visit schedule of a 1-year duration.
Eligibility
- Dogs must weigh > 2kg (4.4lbs) and be greater than 3 years of age.
- CKD dogs must be diagnosed with International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) Stage 1 or 2 CKD.
- Dogs must have had CKD for at least four weeks.
- Healthy dogs must not be diagnosed with IRIS CKD or AKI (acute kidney injury).
The Veterinary Investigator at the study site will determine if your pet meets other eligibility criteria and may enroll in the study.
Study Sites
Town and Country Veterinary Clinic
1051 S. Water Street
Starke, FL 32091
904-964-6411
Hillsdale Animal Hospital
134 Medical Drive
Advance, NC 27006
336-281-3344
Nurture Animal Clinic
3070 Old State Road 32
Batavia, OH 45103
513-580-3133
Sunrise Veterinary Services
448 South Albert Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
608-768-7297