Causes of kidney failure in dogs

1. Poisoning: Accidental ingestion of antifreeze (pay special attention to this problem in winter), heavy metals, rat poison, and lilies.
2. Severe bacterial infection
3. Acute renal ischemia
4. Urinary tract obstruction
5. Immune diseases
6. Congenital renal dysplasia
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8. Breeds such as bull terriers, Cairn terriers, German shepherds, English cocker spaniels, and Samoyeds are all more likely to suffer from kidney failure, so these dogs Dog parents should pay more attention to their dogs’ kidney problems. Acute or chronic renal failure can easily cause organic damage and is very difficult to completely cure.

Types of kidney failure in dogs

1. Acute renal failure: Acute renal failure is a very urgent and serious disease that needs to be sent to the animal hospital as soon as possible and emergency measures must be taken . If left untreated, your pet will likely die quickly.

2. Chronic renal failure: Chronic renal failure develops slowly and is common in elderly dogs and cats. It is the most common elderly disease besides arthritis and tumors.

Symptoms of kidney failure in dogs

Vomiting, anorexia, tight urination, decreased urine output, weakness, anuria, hematuria, curled up and unwilling to move, pain in the kidney area, oral ulcers, dehydration, high blood pressure, anemia.

What to do if your dog suffers from kidney failure

1. Once you find poisonous food or the above-mentioned related symptoms, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.

2. Infusion therapy is the basis for the treatment of renal failure.

3. It is necessary to reduce protein intake and limit phosphorus intake.

How to prevent kidney failure in dogs

1. Keep dogs away from poisons: including antifreeze, heavy metals, rat poison, human drugs and some specific foods and plants.

2. Once a pet develops bacterial infection, urinary tract obstruction or other diseases that can damage kidney function, it should be treated as soon as possible.

3. Feed nutritionally balanced and comprehensive commercial food, and choose commercial food with high digestibility protein sources.

4. Provide sufficient clean drinking water at all times and encourage pets to drink more water.

5. Observe and record the small changes of the dog at any time - including behavior, appetite, water consumption, mental state, etc.

6. Physical examination at least once a year, and at least twice a year after the age of 7.

7. It is recommended that male dogs or cats be castrated when appropriate. Older cats and dogs that have not been castrated may develop prostatic hyperplasia, causing urethral stricture and even anuria.