When a dog is newly diagnosed with kidney failure, there are a number of things an owner needs to consider straight away - and some may need following up with the vet undertaking the pre-diagnosis examination. Diet change is certainly one of these, along with confirming the vet undertook a blood-pressure check. My article below explains these and other essential priority actions:
http://www.infobarrel.com/My_10-Point_Plan_for_Dogs_with_Kidney_Failure
If you have questions after reading this article, please start by posting a new thread.
Thank you.
Tony