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. Sorry about the diagnosis of CRF. Can I ask you to join ourgroup ... the CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE IN DOGS User Group here on MedHelp. We are a large group of like-minded dog owners, some with dogs that have or have had CRF (we call it CKF for chronic kidney failure), others just keen to help, inform and support. There's a wealth of info on the group's forum pages - as well as a few articles I have provided. One that may help you right now can be found here (direct link):

http://www.infobarrel.com/How_Diet_Affects_Dogs_with_Chronic_Kidney_Disease

If you do join our User Group, please start a thread with the name of your dog and post a brief history and any questions you may have.

Best wishes

Tony

[Lovemygirldog]

Thank you Jen for your advice. My dog has just been diagnosed with CRF and the vet has basically sent her home with antacids (not calcium-based ones though) and instructions to try k/d but basically get any food down her that she will eat. Your article is sensible and reassuring, and makes me feel better.

Charlotte.

[tonyb286]

Hello Sheila. First, I want to say I am so very sorry to read about your best friend. I assume the dreaded deed has now been undertaken, and you must be devastated. The loss of a dog is traumatising, deeply emotional and extremely upsetting. My condolences to you and your family.

Chronic kidney failure is diagnosed through a combination of recent and current symptom history, blood and urinalysis test results and any underlying cause hat may have contributed to the kidneys failing. Vets also commonly perform blood pressure testing and a scan and/or xray of the kidneys.

With regard to blood creatinine ... it is not just the creatinine level that defines kidney failure, but also BUN (blood urea nitrogen levels) and several others. So while creatinine is a crucial factor, it is not the only one. The values are sometimes expressed by different laboratories (undertaking the test) in different ways and this can be confusing. For example, normal creatinine levels are expressed as:

0.5 to 1.6 mg/dL in a blood result OR
44 to 138 mmol/L in a blood result OR
100 to 500 mg/dL in a urinalysis result

I am assuming that your reference of 123 refers to mmol/L, but it may be worth asking your vet for clarification.

Hope that helps.

Tony

[shelia118]

I have a precious Pomeranian . I have to take her today & put her to sleep. What I don't understand is I have read some of these comments that have been posted, & all of their pets blood creatine level were very low numbers. My Lola 's number is 123. Can anyone tell me why ?

[Margot49]

Please see Tony's post above yours

[Peety2]

I have a  12 year old Yorkie and she has Chronic  Renal Failure . I give her LR'S and Azodyle ...DHe is losing weight and her ears are dry.. She has an appetite... HELP? suggestions ?
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