My 16yo poodle/schnouzer mix was diagnosed with kidney disease last yr. Please tell me anything more that I can do as his kidneys keep getting worse. His diet is Hill's Prescription diet for kidneys canned. His meds are: calcitriol 1.5ml and 3 azodyl pills a day for kidneys, Enalapril once daily for blood pressure, and cosequin ds daily for arthritis. I also give him 250ml of normal saline via subcutenous IV now twice a week. His hips and back legs suffer the most from bone loss and arthritis. But the vet said he'sin no pain from the kidney disease. But is there anything more I can do? I bought a bottle at a pet store to force him to drink more since the vet said to flush his kidneys. but theres increased protein in his urine and decreased in his blood. I just want to do all that I can to make him live as healthy as possibl. Should I force exercise should I force water more. Some nights he eats half his food should I force more? What else any other drugs I should give him? Anything pls
2007-03-02 19:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My 8 year old Yorkie just had surgery to remove a large kidney stone. He also has an enlarged heart. He will be on the Enalapril for the rest of his life. I feel for you as I too am wondering what can I do to keep him healthy and give him longevity. You are most fortunate to have had him for 16 years. I think you are doing all that you reasonably can at this point. You will 'know' when it's time to end his suffering and let him go, painful as it may be. Just give him all of the love and tenderness you can and God bless you both.
2007-03-02 20:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-24 00:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This page has a discussion of 19 cases of kidney failure in dogs> http://www.vetinfo.com/drenal.html
You will find interesting and possibly helpful information there..
Ask your vet if your dog can have chondroitin/glucosamine supplements..I don't know how they affect kidneys, but they are very helpful to relieve arthritis pain, and increase flexibility
2007-03-02 20:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9KIDNEYS
This Address should get you to a support group for owners of dogs with kidney problems
2007-03-02 21:48:12 · answer #4 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 13:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋