Effect of nephrotomy on renal function and morphology in normal cats.

Objective: To assess effects over 12 weeks of bisection nephrotomy on renal function, size, and morphology in cats.

Study Design: Controlled, randomized, blinded experiment.

Sample Population: Ten adult female cats.

Effect of fenoldopam on renal function after nephrotomy in normal dogs.

Objective: To evaluate effects of fenoldopam on renal function in normal dogs subjected to bisection nephrotomy. In addition, effects of bisection nephrotomy on renal function in normal dogs were evaluated.

Study Design: Controlled, randomized, blinded experiment.