At least four children have died in China
from severe kidney failure due to the melamine added to milk powder, and more than 50.000 infants and young children are currently affected by kidney problems.
They are associated with few side effects, the most serious of which are extremely infrequent and affect already sick patients
with severe kidney failure.
Specially formulated kidney friendly diets are one of the most important types of therapeutic diets and have been shown to minimize clinical signs
of severe kidney failure (uremia) while maximizing survival in both dogs and cats with kidney disease.
A doctor told my former supervisor this (her son had
severe kidney failure): If you MUST have an energy drink, choose Orange, Tangerine or citrus flavors; these are colored with carrot juice extract, thus a much better, safer option.
Even small ingestions (such as 2 - 3 petals or leaves) can result in
severe kidney failure.
Nibbling even a small amount of the leaves or petals can cause
severe kidney failure and death in cats.
Sadly, later stages can lead to
severe kidney failure and eventual death.
Even minimal exposure from licking a leaf, flower, or pollen or from drinking water from the vase can cause
severe kidney failure.
Ingesting very small amounts — eating as little as two petals or leaves, or exposure to the pollen — can result in
severe kidney failure.
Several varieties of lilies — including the Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, Day Lily and Star - Gazer Lily — can cause
severe kidney failure and death.
Severe kidney failure may result from ingestion.
If ingested, NSAIDS can result in
severe kidney failure and stomach ulcers.
These signs progress to increased thirst and urination and
severe kidney failure.