My pomeranian is suffering from Chronic Renal Failure. I have prescribed food, however, it is common for dogs suffering from this disease to become very picky. I have been using chicken broth and chunks of baked chicken to mix with her food. Does anyone know of any thing else I can feed her that is allowed in her condition/
2007-07-08 08:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by Lynn 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-07-08 09:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a different brand of kidney diet. Science diet is k/d. Purina is N/F. Royal Canin is Modified. If your vet doesn't carry all of these, call around to other vets and have your vet tell him it's ok for you to buy. You want to stick to a balanced, low protein diet. I know what you mean, a lot of renal failure pets don't have great appetites, so it's a challenge to find something they'll eat. It would be better than nothing to mix a little regular food in with the kidney diet if you have too.
2007-07-08 08:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our vet said to stay away from proteins so giving your dog some diced chicken with his/her food is NOT a good idea. I also have a dog that has chronic renal failure. This is rather new to us also so I am learning as you are.
2016-02-20 04:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by JayCee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog or cat has recently been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, urinary stones (urolithiasis), early kidney disease, chronic renal failure (CRF), or similar health problem, chances are high that your veterinarian also recommended a prescription pet food diet such as Hill's Prescription Diet k/d or u/d, Waltham's Royal Canin URINARY SO (recall news alert for URINARY SO), IVD Select Care Modified for Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), Purina Canine NF (Kidney Function), or Eukanuba Veterinary Diets Early Stage Kidney Formula.
If she's becoming finicky from the prescription food, call the vet and see what they suggest.
2007-07-08 09:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to limit the phosphorus in her diet and balance it with calcium. I believe the ratio is 1:00 to 1:30. You can try pasta and egg white or maker her some "French Toast" by frying a slice of white bread in egg white. Don't use the yolk, too much protein therefore too much phosphorus.
There's a super kidney group for dogs on Yahoo that you can join. Many wonderful people with amazing amounts of advice and diets. I would go with home cooking because you know exactly what the dog is getting and can tailor a diet just for her. The group has links to websites that will help you plug in your dog's numbers and advise a diet and supplements.
2007-07-08 09:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by saraly_11385 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The prescription diets are the best. Flavor enhancers like garlig powder, or fats will not hurt the kidney. B vitamines are lost in kidney failure and SOMEtimes need to be supplemented. There is a drug called "CALCITRIOL" that can be very helpful. Your vet should look it up if the dog is not on it. It has helped many of my patients. Dr W
2007-07-08 09:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by richardbrendawalsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I'm sorry your dog has renal failure.
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2007-07-08 09:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jocelyn7777 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, your vet knows what is acceptable
2007-07-08 09:10:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋