Abstract
The main objective of this study was to assess glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the camels (Camelus dromedarius) under free water access and dehydration conditions (after a 34 days-period of water deprivation) using plasma exogenous creatinine clearance without urine collection. Trials were carried out on six nonpregnant, non-lactating and healthy female camels. Creatinine was administered as an IV bolus at a dose of 16 mg/kg body weight. Blood samples were collected at predetermined times over 24 h post-injection. Plasma creatinine concentration was analysed using Jaffe method. Creatinine clearance was calculated by pharmacokinetic analysis using a non-compartmental approach. Water deprivation induced a significant 15%decrease in body weight but did not affect haematocrit and total plasma proteins. Mean corpuscular volume increased and red blood cells number decreased in dehydrated conditions. Dehydration produced a significant 30%-increase in plasma creatinine and mean residence time and a significant 20%-decrease in GFR. In conclusion, water deprivation decreased glomerular filtration and plasma exogenous creatinine clearance test could be used as a practical method for GFR assessment in dromedary camel in field conditions.
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