Maryanne,
Chronic renal failure usually can't be prevented but there are ways to make a dog who has it more comfortable. I would recommend have yearly blood work and urine checked. Remember a dog ages about 6-7 years for each human year. So, a lot…
Thank you for all the information and replies. Could I have prevented this from happing if he had chonic kidney failure? We took him to the vet faithfully. Is it something that is checked on a routine visit? I just don't want to make the same mistak…
I'm sorry to hear about your dog Maryanne. I had something very similar happen with my cat 5 years ago. I've always felt I was to blame somehow even though I've always been careful about using non-toxic cleaners, etc.
Maryanne,
Sorry about your dog.
Kidney failure can be either rapid onset (or acute) or have come on slowly (chronic). Many dogs and cats with chronic kidney failure may appear quite normal until they lose enough kidney function and then appear to…
Maryanne,
Most dogs, like many people, are lactose intolerant so large amounts of dairy products (especially milk) can cause gas and diarrhea. A small amount of dairy should not be a problem. Cooked eggs are safe (although they can be high in fat)…
March 20
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To chase small critters and SUV's and motorcyles from some odd reason.
Pet dislikes:
Fireworks, FLIES
Pet’s favorite spot:
On the coach looking out window
Pet’s favorite toy:
baseball glove
Pet’s silliest habit:
creates piles biscuits on his bed and saves it for later..
Pet’s sweetest moments:
I was very sick last year...He never left my side for 2 days..Went out side to do his buisness didn't want to go for walks or go for rides with daddy..Just wanted to be with mommy.
I crack up when my pet:
SNORES louder than my husband
My pet is unique because:
Although his looks might be intimidating at times. He's a puppy at heart. He greets people with love and respect and wants to be around people. His looks turns heads all the time..I am so proud
Does your dog have brown stains in the feet or face? As Barbara has mentioned, check the food with your veternarian because certain dog foods could be causing the dogs system to produce yeast toxins, that is a major cause of allergy toxins.
Foot lic…
Come on in and talk about anything your heart desires as long as you respect others. You do not have to talk about animals. Post a joke, a story you read, let out your frustrations etc.
Be Nice!