My poor dog that I've had since I was 19 (Im currently 31) has failing kidneys. The Vet said that if she were a person she would be on dialasis. Anyhow, she is currently getting liquid treatment under her skin every day and her she is still eating, but not nearly what she used to. I have been giving her people food as she has been staying away from regular canned dog food (which she used to love). Now I give her some canned salmon, rice, carrots, sometimes a scrambelled egg or two. But what she REALLY LOVES is canned vienna sausages and hot dogs. I have been giving her alot of these just so she will take in more calories. I would put her down, alothough it breaks my heart except she is still pretty playful and happy...although not as much as she use to be. My question is what do you think about giving her hot dogs and such as primary meals?
2007-03-12 05:20:43 · 8 answers · asked by wml752000 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is a great yahoo group for dogs with kidney failure. The members there have a lot of great advice and tricks to keep your dog with you as long as possible. Please join and seek their advice.http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9KidneyDiet/
2007-03-12 05:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-18 04:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-23 20:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please do not give your dog hot dogs or Vienna sausages. These are full of sodium and that is the worst enemy of anything/anyone with kidney disease. Look into some type of science diet dog food - your vet should have a recommendation. Any cheap dog food also has a lot of preservatives that are not good for you ailing pet either.
2007-03-12 05:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by leslie o 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Human foods like that are often very fatty which are bad for kidney disease. If you are going to feed her things like that get the diet, low fat and low salt kinds. There is also a multivitamin for kids available at most pharmacies, specifically for fussy eaters to help boost the appetite(Incremin). Its in a liquid form so its easy to give on their food. It will help make sure she is getting all she needs. Most people will be horrified that you are giving your dog these foods, but it cant really hurt her anymore than she already is. Make her happy, make her comfortable and love her in as many ways as you can in the time you have remaining.
2007-03-12 05:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Big red 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ask your vet if he sells the Hills K/D Diet in both cans and dry-most kidney dogs really do like it, or does he sell a comparable Eukanuba or Purina Perscription product. These products are formulated to be easier on the kidneys than regular dog food or people food. Good Luck to you and your pup.
2007-03-12 11:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My 2- 14 year old corgis were dx with kidney disease a month ago. They seem fine until they started on new diet of Royal Canin Rental LP for 1 month until they refused to eat on Monday. I phoned my vet and she put them on Hills k/d . They ate it for 1 day,and are now refusing it. I added a little lean ground beef and still no luck. I don't know what to do.
2015-07-29 10:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by Deborah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you care about your dog you know she or he can only be fed a diet that will help his kidneys (no hotdogs) they will help him die if that is what you are after. ask your vet what food is the correct one and you can get it in canned or dry.Feed her only these foods or she will die sooner.
2007-03-12 07:04:15 · answer #8 · answered by katie d 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋