Canine Kidney Disease Lifespan .....Survey?

[TwoBitsMom]

When a person is told that their dog has kidney failure, the biggest question is, How much more time can I reasonably expect my dog to live...? Because each dog is different, Veterinarians and the internet, are vague...some say weeks to months...others say months to years.  I hope the information collected here, along with recommendations and guidance from the dogs veterinarian, will offer dog owners helpful information, and realistic expectations. I would like to hear some input from others, as to what information would be helpful.  For example...Breed, Age, Symptoms, Creatine, Bun, and Phorsphorus levels at time of first exam that revealed Kidney Disease, as well as End Stage Symptoms and Lab Values ( if known. )   How Quickly did the disease progress. Did the dog die naturally, or was the death assisted. I think this type of information would be very helpful to anyone and their dog, who has to deal with this disease. I would prefer it, if anyone who offers the information, could refrain from sharing personal stories, and just try to list information. Does anyone else think this is a good idea....or not...?  Please share your thoughts with me.....Thanks
Connie

[nikkm]

Hi annab1331.

My boxer has just been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (stage 5) and as a result has been prescribed a multitude of medications and a prescription diet.  I am not convinced that this is the way to go in terms of putting additional stress on his body through trying to process a range of different medications. I would love to know how you have dealt with your dogs condition.

Kind regards
Nikki

[Mycleo]

My yorkie was diagnosed with kidney problems in July and she went down sick over weekend and now at vets getting fluids for couple days I'm really worried that I might have to ,well I'm not sure.she has been on precriptin can diet and blood pressure pill but her numbers tripled I don't no what to do I love her so,she,s my pal

[tonyb286]

Hi. Please join our Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs user group here on MedHelp. Once you are a member, please re-post your post above. Thank you. Tony

[BeamerBubuh]

I have a staffy who is 5 and was diagnosed with CKF the other day. His BUN was 108 and his creatinine level is an 8. We found yesterday that he also has bacteria related AKF.  He hasn't lost his appetite and appears to be relatively comfortable. His BP is stable and normal.  We just started him on 3 day antibiotic cycle and have him on a fluid treatment. I have no clue what to expect from him and his longevity at this point. I have full coverage on him and hope that insurance doesn't give me too much trouble as I am now $5500 deep and expecting to increase closer to $8000. This disease came out of nowhere and has ripped a big whole in our family.  I'm hoping that by killing the strep in his system, it will bring down his numbers significantly.

[tonyb286]

Hi. Please join our Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs user group here on MedHelp. Once you are a member, please re-post your post above. Thank you. Tony

[tonyb286]

Hi. A couple of things ... first, please join our CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS User Group here on MedHelp, if you haven't joined it already.

Second, 3 useful articles of mine that will certainly help you and your dog:

http://www.infobarrel.com/10_Home_Made_Recipes_for_Kidney_Failure_Dogs

and

http://www.infobarrel.com/My_10-Point_Plan_for_Dogs_with_Kidney_Failure

and

http://www.infobarrel.com/How_Diet_Affects_Dogs_with_Chronic_Kidney_Disease

Hope you find these informative and useful.

Tony

[annab1331]

Please see my last comment to HJ_K. There IS hope! Do not give up! Let me know if you need any extra info.

[annab1331]

Hi everyone,

My dog has been diagnosed in December 2014, one kidney removed in April 2015. Doctors said to wait until he dies, as there was no hope. 95 BUN and 2.6 Creatinine. I was getting ready to put him to sleep, as he was not eating, lethargic and tired of going to the hospital every single week. I refused to give up on him and found a holistic vet who gave a treatment plan.
1.The best thing you can do for your dog is NO COMMERCIAL FOOD. Cook for your dog. This is the only way you can control the chemicals in the food. I feed mine boiled rice and chicken and add veggies and fruits. Find herbal vitamins and add to food to make it more balanced.
2. Probiotics are essential - dog's intestines can act as a filter as long as theyare healthy. This will help with diarrhea and lack of appetite as well as immune system.
3. No Pepcid, TUMs or ANY medications - you are poisoning your dog's body with meds as kidney can't filter these! Use Slippery Elm powder instead.
4. Activated Charcoal is essential to help your dog's body get rid of the toxins. I started with 3 times a day in between foods. At least 2 hours before and after the food, as it will absorb everything - good and bad.

My dog has been stable. He is eating and playing.His ONLY kidney is  15% operational. I have not checked his blood values, as after so many visits to the hospital he is becoming stressed out and aggressive if brough to the vet. I can tell though by the way he is behaving, that he is doing much much better.

Sometimes conventional medicine does not do any good, but only harms the animals. I can tell, as I spent 40K last year trying to save him. Now , my expenses are minimal and it works.

If you want to talk in more detail, lmk and I will provide my info.

Best of luck