Dog Kidney X Ray. Dog kidney failure as the name suggests is a significantly diminished or complete lack of kidney function. If your veterinarian is not comfortable performing that procedure it might be a good idea to get a second opinion.
Learn how to read a dog radiograph x ray. X rays will usually detect kidney stones. Infectious disease leptospirosis see links below.
It s measured best on the v d projection where the kidneys remain in a more consistent position.
The vet is suspecting cancer. The patient died several days after surgery even though one kidney was normal in size and function. X ray photo of the abdomen of a dog with stones in the bladder and urethra. The left kidney usually sits caudal to the right kidney with the cranial pole at l2 in the dog and cat.