Sentences with phrase «on dogs with kidney disease»

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Prescription dog food, such as the formula Sofie Jane was on, is often part of a maintenance program for dogs with chronic kidney disease, Dr. Davied says.

Over my 27 years in practice, I have observed and treated many aging dogs diagnosed with kidney disease or are on the cusp of it.

That may mean adjusting your dog's diet to reduce sodium intake for both kidney disease and cardiac problems, medicating with diuretics to get rid of unwanted fluids, and going on anti-seizure medications if that has been an issue.

Usually, blood testing should be performed on an annual basis, especially with Older Dogs and Cats, which are prone to illnesses such as diabetes and kidney disease (among others), which are more easily revealed in their early stages by blood testing, and may otherwise be well hidden by your pet.

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If your dog is diagnosed with kidney disease, your vet will probably put him on a special diet depending on the severity of the disease.

And dogs with medical conditions such as kidney or liver disease should avoid too much protein, as this can cause additional stress on the organs, accelerating the progression of the illness.

When this disease strikes, the kidneys are destroyed little by little, there is no noticeable effect on the dog until there is too little kidney tissue left to cope with the work load, then, quite suddenly the dog becomes obviously ill.

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Kidney disease is a very real issue that many dog owners must deal with on a daily basis.

It is always a good idea to consult with a veterinary naturopath or TRUE holistic veterinarian before starting your dog or cat on any new herb or supplement when your pet is dealing with kidney disease.

ASCA did a mini-survey on kidney disease and just under a third of those who had a dog with kidney disease said the dog had renal dysplasia.

We have saved lives needing blood transfusions, treated dogs with auto immune diseases, cats with kidney disease and the list goes on.

However, this means that if a dog does develop a kidney disease, the vet might recommend a diet low in protein — or one with protein that's digested easier — to avoid putting stress on the kidneys.

For example, a dog with early kidney disease should be on a lower protein diet.

Lower protein dog food diets are commonly recommended for animals with kidney disease, although depending on the severity of kidney issues, your vet may recommend a kidney specific diet.