There are two types of kidney failure in dogs

Chronic renal failure: Chronic renal failure is one of the most common diseases in elderly dogs. Since some diseases only become apparent when the kidney tissue is extensively destroyed, many elderly sick dogs usually die from diseases such as uremia.
It manifests as vomiting, poor energy, loss of appetite, etc.

Acute renal failure: Acute renal failure refers to a sudden decrease in the glomerular filtration rate caused by local ischemia in the pet's body, or drug poisoning in a short period of time that causes proximal Hanler cells in the renal tubules and ascending loops cause an imbalance in water and salt metabolism.
A disease in which the amount of waste products in the body continuously increases within a few hours or a few weeks, and symptoms such as oliguria or anuria appear.
This condition can occur in dogs that have not had kidney disease before, or in dogs with chronic kidney disease.

Symptoms of kidney failure in dogs

Common: loss of appetite, lack of energy, vomiting and even bloody stools. As symptoms worsen over a long period of time, corresponding problems will occur in the urinary system. The most common symptoms are frequent thirst, polyuria or anuria.

How to treat renal failure in dogs

1. Infusion therapy: The traditional treatment method is infusion therapy, which has relatively good results for early-stage sick dogs. , but in the later stages of development, the resistance effect may not achieve the desired effect.
2. Peritoneal dialysis: This is currently the most effective method, but it is less effective for dogs with more serious conditions. Although the treatment effect is good, the treatment cost is not only much higher, but it is also more likely to cause abdominal infection.
3. Diet control: You must choose dog food reasonably, and prescription food is the best choice. It can effectively help dogs recover during treatment. The gastric digestive system of dogs is different from that of humans. Less salt and less sugar has become a dietary standard recognized by many parents. Follow the doctor's reasonable advice and strictly control your diet.