can anything be done for kidney failure in dogs?

[xxgawjuzuxx]

i wrote on here while ago that my dog Jamie was sick ( not eating properly, throwing up, not acting herself etc. ) from tests today i found out that she has severe kidney failure im so upset i dont know what im going to without her shes my best friend the best dog anyone could have. at the vet today she has 2 blood tests and other stuff didnt growlor yelp once she is so good. just a couple of days ago she caught a red belly black snake where my baby sister usually plays. im crying atm im trying not 2 let it show just yet i dont want her 2 b sad because i am in her last days. we have to put her 2 sleep soon maybe wednesday before she goes through any more pain. she has lost 2 kg in a week and a bit and alot of weight before than. the vet said there is nothing we can do for this. i wanted to check to see if anyone knew on here if there was anything at all that we could do to help her? please help me.

[tonyb286]

Hi. Take a look at the CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS User Group. Please become a member and read some of the posts there ... you can also add your post about your best friend. YES, there are things that can be done about kidney disease. It cannot be cured - but progression of the disease can be slowed down and in some cases halted for months and even years.

In a dog so young, I would question whether it is genetic too - but there are other possibilities, including diet, access to toxic substances, and other potential causes. I will expand more when you join the User Group - and ask you some pertinent questions. I administrate this group, but there are many other owners that are members of it just like you with dogs that have been diagnosed with kidney failure.

Tony

[BellaRosa03]

You were only 1 day old when your mama got sick & we had to put her to sleep so I became your mom, you had a brother & we took care of you both bottle fed you every 2 hours, burped you made you pee & poop that was new to us but we did it cause we loved you both. When you were 8 weeks old Gotti went to my niece & you stayed with me. You had an older brother & sister from your mom's first litter they were rough but you all got along good, had your moments. Then I got a call Gotti was sick very sick he had Kidney Failure, he lasted a week my niece loved him so, he was only 15 months old very young to get this horrible disease, the doctor could not believe it, he feels because he was so young it must have been within the genes from your parents. My niece and us were totally devastated.

Now you are 2 years & 4 months & have the same thing, We all love you very much, you are my baby girl not sure how I'm gonna sleep at night you have slept with me since you were 8 weeks old. I will do all I can for you but I will not let you suffer, when the time comes I will be there holding you with all my love as you take your last breath but I know you will not be suffering any more, it hurts to see you getting sicker everyday with the systems of this disease.  You will be missed my precious pit bull BellaRosa.  

[tonyb286]

Please consider joining the CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS User Group, as there are people there that can certainly help with support, advice and information. All the members are owners, just like you, that either have a dog with CKF or have had a dog with CKF. They are a rich source of experience and knowledge.

User Groups can be found under the Forums button above. Once in User Groups, type or paste CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS into the search bar, which will take you to the Group.

Tony

[harlequ1n]

Thank you for your very informative post my standard poodle has just been diagnosed with stage 3 CKD shows no symptoms. Her blood results are urea 18.4,creatin 258, amyl 2201, lipa 4076 upc 4.47 and has high blood pressure 190/200 she has been put on batril incase she has a infection and blood pressure and kidney pills plus royal canin renal which she hates and refuses to eat. her weight is good no vomitting no heavy drinking no bad breath no ulcers great coat she has been scanned which showed damaged kidneys . I would rather put her on half hills and half meat is this okay she is 7 years old. Any advice would be a great help thank you

[tonyb286]

Please consider joining the CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS User Group, as there are people there that can certainly help with support, advice and information. All the members are owners, just like you, that either have a dog with CKF or have had a dog with CKF. They are a rich source of experience and knowledge.

User Groups can be found under the Forums button above. Once in User Groups, type or paste CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS into the search bar, which will take you to the Group.

Tony

[happypapa]

Hi My 7 year old grace just started showing sign of this. They did blood work after she got very sick with a very bad sore throw. The first blood test 4 weeks ago showed the bun at 45. This week they took it and it showed 46. she is have iv under the skin 3 times a week. She is starting to eat very good. She like the home cook meals. She is drink a lot of water. She has not throwing in in a week. She has been keeping the food down OK. She loves her morning walks. I try to walk her 3 times a day. She tells me when she is set to go home. She will just head for the truck. We when to the vet to day to get her IV. she was 14.5 lbs last week she is up to 15.1 lbs. The Vet had me help with the Iv so I can do the at home if we need it. She did not mine it at all. She just set there and let me do it. I hope they is light a head for me and grace. Hope this helps with your pain and I think the blood test showed it in time. Now if we can get the bun down and keep her going. jr.