Im currently going through this, my baby girl is 17 and i just found out she had KD, im so heartbroken because i wish i knew sooner! i notice she was urinating and drinking alot of water, i also noticed weight loss, i went to the vet and got some medication and a special diet and ima do all i can to make her feel better, she is my baby i love her so much and i don't want to lose her, she is such a good girl and i want her to feel better because she still is full of life, she is a fighter, i felt like only here i can express how i feel because not everyone understands, thank you for taking the time to hear me out, love to everyone
Update: my baby girl crossed the bridge last night, she was with us when she passed in her little bed that she loved, I love her so much and I’m so heartbroken 💔
at age 17? my pom is just over 10 years and he has KD.. You should consider yourself luck that she did get KD at age 10 like my pom did. with care, Im lucky to have him another 3 mire years - at best!!
I lost my 2yr boy last night since kidney disease. 😢 When his blood reports received, he had gone. 🥺 I lv him sooooo much and missing him badly. I couldn't do nothing for him 🥺❤️🩹 RIP Shade 💐
My dog didn't eat anything for the final 8 days of his life, and by golly he loved to eat, it is indeed very sad, sorry you and your furry friend are in the midst of this fight.
@@luckyyarnall2009 my dog is at stage 4 too as well and in severe condition I'm going to put her to sleep Friday as I can't pay the 3 day hospiplization she needs for 4000$ dollars
My 17 year old small dog gradually improved over 4 months and his kidney values are now back to where they were last January - creatine back down to 1.8 from a high of 3.3. He was administered fluids subcutaneously twice. I knew I would not be able to do it at home for him, though I did for another, more docile old dog years ago. He got omeprazole, ondansetron and an antibiotic for months, and after being frustratingly picky, he got his appetite back eventually. He has been on Hills K/D chicken and rice stew for about a month and loves it! He likes crunchy food as a snack, and so we have added some of the Hills K/D kibble for snacks and treats. Over the last month he has put back on a lot of the weight he lost and is so happy and much more peppy. The IM vet thought he had had a hidden infection somewhere that did not show up on lab tests. I am so, so happy with how he is now. We are going to keep him on a kidney food, though may look for one with a lower fat level. An ultrasound showed some concerning results in other organs, but I am hopeful he will keep going for quite a while longer. ❤
Hello. Going through this with my 15 yo Yorkie now. My vet had t prescribed anything except fluids, which I am doing at home, antibiotic for an infection and an appetite stimulant. Was your dogs advanced? I’m wondering if I need to seek a 2nd opinion. He’s at the stage where he won’t eat - I’m feeding him with a dropper and mostly goat milk and bone broth and a paste of canned food mixed with water. Thank you for any info you can share on how you successfully helped your dog get better.
My Nunu is going through this now. She is 15 and I really hope she can get well I’m doing all I can with the KD diet and vet visits. Giving her lots of love. My kids grew up with her and one is away in military deployment and I hope when she comes home her puppy will be here waiting on her. ❤
My 12.5 yr old Labrador mix ended up with this chronic type after being diagnosed with liver cancer November 2023. We did a surgery on her to remove tumor and then she declined quickly. She went 7 days without eating, only drinking and couldn’t get up anymore. Her veterinarian didn’t want to treat it because of her age. I ended up taking her to get put to sleep. Her vet said her kidneys were almost undetectable, the size of little nuggets. The pain I’m going through is unimaginable.
My one year old dog got diagnosed with kidney failure. Now, my dog is a magician. She broke out of her crate and had gotten a brand new bottle of ibuprofen off the table that was in the box still. She managed to chew through the whole bottle while I was away at work. I looked all over the house for pills and only found one. She was vomiting and having diarrhea as well as tremors when I took her to the vet. She spent two days in hospitalization, they have gotten a blood sample everyday to check kidney function and have pumped fluids to clear out her system. Luckily, she got to come home today. My dog has gotten things off the table before, but I never would have expected her to chew up a bottle of pills. I’m just thankful she has a second chance!
Why kerp your dog locked up in a crate for hours . Don't get a dog to put it in a small space for hours. It's cruel. Never used to be crated it's bull crap. How would you like to be locked in a small space for hours.
The 1st thing I asked Gracie's doctor was: How will I know SHE is ready? She has improved with a diet, especially for kidneys, but at 17, her days are limited. I have no children, and I call her my doggy daughter, and I have started the mourning.
It’s so rough . I had a chocolate lab that wasn’t doing well . Skin problems and ear build up, he had skin cancer, a tumor on his jaw that was removed, a big sieth on his ankle that was removed. Then he started to pee blood off and in for months, he would drink tons of water and it would all come back up. I knew it was close I had that feeling for about a year. But I told my wife once he losses his back legs then we have to the unthinkable. He lost the use of them outside one night and I couldn’t get him . He weighed 90lbs, I went inside to tell the wife and what gets some much is he got up one last time to be let in the house. That was in 2019 and I’m tearing writing this now. All you can do is love them to the end because they loved from the start. So sorry .
I lost my doggie today, thank you for explaining KD better, I now feel more comforted and informed as to what she was going through. I decided to let her go since she was suffering and the ER vet said there was little chance she would make it even with hospitalization. I only wish I would have take care of her health better even after I had suspected she was sick.
Heart goes out to you. You're not the only one - we've just had our very sick pup diagnosed with KD too. Hoping for the best, but with a good vet, you can always ensure your dog isn't suffering
I'm sorry for your loss! Next journey we go on, we'll be better prepared and informed. Mine is still here, thankfully, but his days are getting tougher. Been at my side for like 12-13 years, even goes to my job and my past jobs. He's a ESA, who's given me his best. Now, I'm taking care of him!
I'm caring for a dog with ckd. He has had ckd for about 3 years. He is now 16 years old. This information is perfect 🥰We have been controlling the symptoms very well using the methods you describe. He is almost anemic now and sleeps too much to stay properly hydrated. So we started giving fluids under the skin. Dogs can live with it but you must catch it early.
im glad you said that dogs can live with it. My dog has Proteinuria. At first the proteins in the urine was 2. We have him enalapril but the proteins in the urine only increased. Now it jumped to 3.5. We are still trying to figure out the problem. We increased the dose of the enalapril. We need to get his blood pressure checked and We are going to get imaging done. I pray my little buddy is going to be ok.
Just lost my dog Sunday 6/25 of 14 years. Truly heart broken. Like most people said in the comments they don’t want to eat anything the last few days and it’s HEARTBREAKING!! May God be with us and our animals💜🙏
@@shehanchanuka15 Thank you so much! Your words truly mean a lot. He’s at the rainbow bridge now but forever in my heart❤️ again thank you for your kind words, really means a lot in this difficult time.💔
I just lost my pure bred yorkie just turned 12 in July and he didn't have any symptoms until it was too late. Lost him 1 week later. I am so heart broken 💔 God bless our dear God's animals.
@@clh4156 wow my prayers are out to you 💜🙏 it’s so tough, but a great saying that helped me goes “Even forever wouldn’t have been enough” it’s their journey as well. ❤️I hope you find strength and peace during this time. You will get through this❤️
My shih tzu was born with one kidney...she is in kidney failure...last year she almost died...she dropped from 16 pounds to 9 pounds. I had to force feed her. We have spent about 13k so far from last year as we love her so much..we do a subcutaneous IV every day..she is 14 pounds eating and doing very well...she is 12 years old. The vet said she is doing well and looks great
Thank You for Producing such and Informative Video on Kidney Disease. My Dog was 14 years old when diagnosed and I almost Lost her at that point, Thanks to a VET that took her in that day...For My Vet of 25 years could not see her that day?? The Vet that Took My Dog in that day, told me if it weren't for my PERSITANCE she would have passed away that day...Which brings me to 2 and a half years later. My Dog has been very Lethargic, Not eating, urinenating frequently and very disorientated and sleeping most of the day. I took her to the VET...they did give her Fluids under the skin. She seems to have 'Come back to Life' When given the fluids and actually more active. The VET did tell me that I will Need to consider the quality of life ...and make the very hard decision of when to put her down. I am currently trying the non vomiting meds and going to give her the fluid under the skin as much as needed. I don't want her to suffer... she is a Tiny Yorkie that once weighed a little over 4 lbs. when I brought her to the vet she is now a little over 3 lbs. I just don't know at what point it will be time to put her down...I am trying to do everything to extend her life...I don't want her to suffer...I hope with all I am doing for her ...I am doing the right thing...
I admire your spirit, but I've just lost my 7 year old Mal to kidney failure, he had a seizure, honestly, I wish I hadn't fought so hard to save him, and made him fight so hard with me, I regret not having the vet put him to sleep a week ago and preventing him from suffering these last few days, wishing you the best Jodi.
We went to three different vets for my Jack Russell who had beginning stages of kidney failure and they didn't do a damn thing they did not prescribe him one pill nothing. We ended up having to put him down and it got so bad that he was dying. Some vets are horrible I wish we had you around. The pain from losing your beloved fur all is unbearable.
I am so sorry. We have gone to an internal medicine specialist who I think is helping, although my dog at 17 is very uncooperative. I think some cases progress more rapidly.
So sorry for your loss friend. I just had to put my ole girl to sleep this weekend, (15 yo shnauzer/poodle mix). They just found early kidney disease last month, and she just went downhill so fast. She had other little age related ailments but I echo your anger with the vet. However, I try to understand they are people too, and looking at my girl’s big picture in hindsight, I couldn’t have lived with myself putting her through endless workups and treatments at her age. She was my best friend and shadow for 13 yrs, and as hard as it was, the best gift I could have given her was yo help her find a peaceful passing. Hope time was started to help heal this loss for you, I feel like I’m in the Twilight zone still myself. :(
I lost my dog I 2020 to this. They never knew the cussed of kidney diease. But I blame myself for feeding him crap food. He was 11. But would have lived longer had he not had it. He was diagnosed April 2020 and was dead o May 9th 2020 Miss you my little fluffball.
My Husky was just diagnosed with kidney failure today. He is to spend 3 days in hospital the prognosis is not good.. He is only 4 years old. I wish I knew this information before. I have shared this video with my followers and subscribed.
Hi, I was wondering if you can share what symptoms your 4 yr old husky had before he was diagnosed? Our 3.5 yr old husky is currently showing signs of KD (tounge wounds, spitting blood clumps, lethargy) but the vet said it's blood parasite 😔 we are very worried about our baby boy and we want to prevent the progression of his condition
Sadly it was to late for my 12 year old little dog, she wasn’t eating or drinking and she showed us that she didn’t want to fight anymore it had been 5 days that she hadn’t of eaten and our vet said that the kidney failure was untreatable. One of my mums friend is a vet and she helped or little dog by freeing her of her pain and suffering at home in her bed as that was the kindest thing to do as she was to weak to even turn her head. She is in a better place now with my golden retriever that sadly passed 5 years ago.
Same with my little 14 yo.doggie. It's been 16 weeks now, and I just began to feel myself coming out of it a few weeks ago. They came...we loved...that's the important thing.
My 1.8 years old was diagnosed with ckd 6months back vigorous treatment is going on still for past one week she is showing end stage symptoms she is not even 2yrs yet. My heart is wrecked and hoping that I did all I could to save her kindly pl do keep my baby girl in your prayers
Sorry to hear that, I feel your pain. My girl is 8.5 yrs old. Got her fluid treatment. The outcome wasn't quite positive. Now, I am just trying to make her last few days as happy as possible.
My dog died today while I was away at school and this video helped me find a little bit more closure in knowing what was going on with him and why it happened. Thank you
Mine too died recently and kind of sudden as he was fine and then weak for a week then weak and sleeping, no eating and death. Yes I took him to the vet that said he was fine. A year ago he did have these symptoms of excessive thrirst and peeing a lot in the house then it went away a few weeks later. He was 13.
Today is June 20th 2024, at 4:24 am I am writing this comment, watching this video in a hope if still there is a chance for our lovely dog Pluto to make it. He is around 12yrs old, always lived his life proudly like a king, he is a very strong dog, but a few days ago we found that he has a kidney disfunction as his creatinine level is 16.2😢, its been two days he is getting drips and some medicines but there is no improvement. Now he barely walks, can't eat anything, always looks in our eyes as he is saying a final goodbye to us😭. I never wanted to see this time in my life but there is nothing we can do, every soul gets a reason to leave their body
Hey Ellen, thanks for asking🙂 we all are doing good, our baby is also fighting to survive, but his condition is getting worst day by day, but we know that he will not give up. Hope you and everybody in ur family is doing great. God Bless you❤
@@EllenAitchison-wq8bdHey, Dear Friend, just wanted to tell u that my baby Pluto left this world on July 5th 2024😢, I saw that when his soul was leaving his body, that was the worst moment of my life. Just wanted to tell u since u asked earlier.
Your videos are very informative and very important and it gets me angry that you don't have more followers or more likes. Every dog owner should be subscribed to this channel. The first things to come up when I searched vet were veterinarian shows that appear on Animal Planet and other similar Networks, built mostly on drama and lacking the specific information a dog owner might be looking for. I'm going to screenshot your Channel and share it on every dog page I follow on Facebook. I wish you well and thank you for the service you are providing.
Hey Adam. Thank you so much for your kind comment. It is really nice to hear that pet owners are founding my videos useful. I am a firm believer that every pet owner deserves to know everything about their pet's condition, as this makes it easier to understand what the pet is going through and how they can help them. Thanks for sharing, you are a legend! :)
My little boy is 13, he had eaten something that was not good. So it came on so quickly, when I went to the vet and get the blood work I was devastated I have been feeding him Pedialyte through a syringe which he is tolerated quite well. 60 cc's of a nutritional supplement, because he was refusing to eat anything and was getting so weak, and so thin. I gave him Ensure, the diabetic one cuz it's low and salt and sugar. Which he did well with and was able to walk and started to.. I tried everything for him to eat, with no avail then gave him some raw hamburger and he had one bite did well with that,. Then refused it I tried everything then I cooked it, he had five b which I believe was just too much for his stomach and threw it up. So frustrating I just want him well. I'm so grateful for this video and also grateful for all the comments that were made it has been truly helpful.
Thank you for this video! My 11 yr old small dog just had bloodwork that showed his kidneys are not doing well. i am beside myself, but doing everything I can to help his kidney health going forward. This video was very helpful to me.
I reckon the biggest obstacle with kidney failure in older dogs is that, in advanced age, there are likely other health issues. Obviously if the kidney disease is caught early there are some viable options. I’m struggling with a 17 year old Jack Russell with various health issues not the least of which is canine cognitive disorder. I feel somewhat guilty because there may have been things I could have done earlier that could have made a difference. She has had digestive system issues her whole life and it may have masked some of the signs of kidney disease. Now with the CCD I’m just trying to make her as comfortable as I can and keep her hydrated. I reckon once she will no longer eat I will have a tough decision to make. I guess in an ideal world, any animal (human or otherwise) world pass peacefully in their sleep, but unfortunately that’s not the reality in most cases. My poor best friend still has some good days but they are getting fewer and farther between. I hope videos like yours can make a difference to some pets. I think sometimes vets sometimes just do quick exams and miss important things and also some pet owners don’t know early warning signs to inform the vet to investigate further. And also, let’s not forget, vet care is expensive and while it’s impossible to put a dollar value on a pets companionship, the bills do have to be paid. I’m hoping that advances in quality and affordable health insurance for pets improves over time.
Hey Tom. I am sorry to hear about your doggo. You are right, many other diseases do mask early symptoms of kidney failure and this makes early detection very difficult. It is also unfortunately not something that can be reversed, but only managed to keep the doggo comfortable up to a certain point. It is never fun to think that you will need to make a difficult decision at some stage down the line, but something that I always cherish is the fact that your dog had a full and good quality of life. Very few dogs make it to that age, so she is very fortunate to have loving and caring parents who supported her throughout all these years. I really hope that you'll be able to spend as much time as possible with your furry child. :)
@TomDavis - I also have a 17 year old Jack Russell who is currently in the hospital with kidney problems (vet has not confirmed CKD at this point, but it looks likely). Similar to you, I feel guilty for not doing more earlier. With him being so old, I thought his lethargy and loss of appetite was due to old age and figured the vet would say the same. I never thought something more chronic was building up, until the more severe symptoms began to surface. He's so tough (as most Jack's are) that, looking back, I think he tried really hard to push through the discomfort and not show any signs that he was slowing down. My goal is also to make my boy feel as comfortable as possible when I am able to bring him home from the vet. I know the hospital bills will be expensive, but they mean nothing if it means they can help extend the quality of life for my boy and alleviate some of his symptoms. Anyway, I mostly want to thank you for sharing your comment. It made me feel a lot less alone knowing that there was another doggy parent of another 17 year old jack out there going through the same thing. I hope your fur baby is doing alright.
My doggy has been drinking so so so much, and peeing so so much. I noticed today that his gums where pale. Poor thing is also blind and has arthritis. It’s pretty obvious that it’s coming, but it’s still hard :(
Mine too and she’s started peeing herself in her sleep she’s an old girl and has just been sick with stomach pain dihorea and nausea she was treated with antibiotics pain killers diet change and anti nausea tablets but even tho she seems better the the nausea hasn’t gone and she has incontinance and is drinking and peeing way more I was hoping it was the medication causing it but she’s finished them now and it’s continued. Poor baby back to the vet for bloods and urine test she’s had poor kidney function in the past and been on a special kidney safe diet for years but I think it might have just progressed enough to notice it now
Hello.. My pup is 3 months old and was diagnosed with renal insufficiency due to intoxication from poisonous frog.. She's been under treatment for almost a week now.. However today she's in a really bad shape.. Thanks for the video, for giving hope that she does have a chamce of recovery
My 12.5 year old Yorkie-Bichon mixed breed died of CKD last March. Her special diet and medicine extended her life by at least a year. We now have a one year old Golden Retriever puppy with kidney failure. So sad to be going through this again. Thank you for a very informative video.
When I took my dog to the vet on an emergency, he said "this dog might not make it through the night." I'm glad he was seen and helped, but I believe that vets always try to scare you. I have changed my dog's diet just a little bit. I know he's getting old, but I will be damn if I take away what he loves to eat. Would you want to live like that? I know I don't. I will give him the happiest days of his life. I just want him to go a happy dog and know that I love him.....
My 16 year old dog was just diagnosed with kidney failure. One part of me wants to hold on to him and give hime a very restricted diet with hopes she can live a bit more but another part of me wants her to enjoy and be super happg even if its only for a few weeks or months. She has lived such a good and long life and I cant bare to see her in pain.
@@losreyesguerrero I'm in the same boat my 15 year old shih tzu just been diagnosed, she has always been super fussy anyway. I will try her with the renal food but if she wont eat it I will continue with her normal food using the Ipakitine Powder to reduce phosphorous in the food. I just bought some pet wellbeing kidney support also. you can only hope, but at this age it's quality of life for her not prolonging her life miserably for my own selfish gains.
I think this will be the best thing that i can do for our poor dog 😢😢😢😢 since i cannot afford to take him to his vet anymore 😭 just let him be a free spirited happy dog untill the end i just pray that he pass all this quickly to stop his painful days quickly it hurts but i know that is the best thing for our dog
My dog is currently suffering from kidney disease she is elderly she has been having issues on and off for the last few years this video tells me what I need to know and educating as well
My dog is 10 with CKD. She was 8.5 when I adopted her and was in stage 3. She’s now in stage 4. She gets 200ml subcutaneous fluids every other day, only eats kidney care diets and kidney safe treats, and gets anti-nausea medication as needed. She’s a picky eater so I bounce between Hills/Science diet KD and JustFoodForDogs low protein renal diet. She is doing well clinically (happy, playful, eating, drinking, and going potty regularly) but we continue to take her blood pressure and test her blood and urine regularly to monitor her kidney values as well as protein in her urine and check for raised blood pressure. She also gets acupuncture every other week. My other dog with hip dysplasia benefited tremendously from acupuncture (was able to lower his pain medication and he is walk, running, and playful again) and while my veterinarian said there has yet to be definitive evidence that it helps slow the progression of CKD, I do it for both of them. If anything, I figured it couldn’t hurt. Thank you for your video! I love my veterinarian and she explained a great deal of what you covered but it’s great to hear a little more and have this as a resource when I need a refresher!
Sounds like you have a great vet! I am frantically looking for one. Seems the ones in my area don't treat kidney disease at all, it's just something you live with or they want to put them down. Sad. I'm wondering how you take your dog's blood pressure. Is there some kind of dog cuff? His pressure has never been checked at a veterinarian.
Check out the science diet ingredients. Some recipes have ingredients that might be impactful on her kidneys. I’m trying hard to get my dogs diet regulated to improve her kidney function. I wish you luck with your baby.
Switch to a whole food, raw diet. "Prescription" diets are far too dry and loaded with ulta processed ingredients. My Golden was diagnosed with early stage II CKD in December 2022. She is few a raw diet and takes kidney supporting supplements and her kidney values have remained the same.
I just lost my baby boy of 16 years a few days ago. Its really tough. He had CKD. As far as the renal diet, he wasn't having any of it. I literally purchased everything on the market available and he wouldn't touch the stuff. Even mixing it with other tasty items he would just separate and leave the prescription diet food in his bowl. The vet said its quite common that dogs dont like the stuff. If you can get your dog to eat it then thats fantastic, it would really benefit them. I ended up feeding him a regular senior food combined with a product called "Phos bind" . He was also on a blood pressure medication. The anti nausea pill didnt seem to have an effect and the appetite stimulant gave him diarrhea. Little by little i had to mix more and more meat in his diet just to get him to eat at all. He held on for another year or so but eventually he stopped eating and drinking altogether no matter what i fed him.
Thank you, I have some faith in saving my 3 year old party Yorkie. She is my little girl and I do want her to leave me. I love her so much. We lost our Chihuahua after 12 years, but 3 years s not fair. I really can’t go through this again. It is devastating. I pray my Mia survives this for a few more years. I love her so much!
@@Rodzillaone My dog passed yesterday, I felt sadness, relief, a whole mixture of emotions, today that awful empty feeling has started, I've been here before and I know it'll pass, but boy does the feeling suck!!!
I put my dog on a full homemade diet and it definitely prolonged her life when she had no interest in any kibble. There are various high protein diets online but she was significantly more interested in fresh homemade food.
My dog is about 16 years old ,pit-bull and boxer mix and a very sweet dog , never been sick in his life except 2 days ago . He was vomiting and had been drinking a lot of water . I took him to emergency and his kidney reading is very high . He was recommended to stay overnight but it was so expensive and I could not afford it . I will take him to his primary tomorrow .
Thank you SO MUCH Dogtor Pete. This is the best video i have seen so far as a Pet Mom. my pet is everything to me and means the world. i was just told after his blood work that my Son's kindey has been compromised and we should do the blood work over again, even though these treatments are expensive i didn't mind and it came up with same result. now i wasn't told the stage, what it was so after watching your video i jotted down questions called the vet and he is busy having a surgery. if i didn't watch this Video i won't have know the right questions to ask. Thank you once again.
Hey Oghomwen. It is really nice to hear that you found the video helpful and that you are better equipped to understand what your poor doggo is going through! I can see that you are a very caring pet mom and that you are doing everything you can for your pet baby! Good luck with everything, I hope you and your vet are able to help him/her feel much better soon! :)
Good information, easy to understand. Unfortunately, I lost my Sprinkles last August to Kidney Disease. She was diagnosed at Stage 4 at 13 years old (Cavalier/Poodle mix) and unfortunately, although we tried hospitalization, fluids, renal diet, her quality of life deteriorated quickly and I had to say goodbye to her 2 weeks after diagnosis. Now, my other senior dog Kaitlin (also 13, Poodle/Schnauzer mix) was just diagnosed. We caught it a little earlier Early stage 3, so I’m hopeful. She is taken to the renal food quickly and I hope to keep her comfortable longer. (note: both dogs had regular checkups including blood work, Sprinkles last blood work before the one showing issues was 8 months before and no issues at all). Kaitlin’s blood work was 2 months before and although her levels weren’t low, they were in normal range). It’s a frustrating disease, knowing the symptoms to watch out for is so important. The one thing I learned from losing Sprinkles so quickly was to get the blood work done as soon as you think there may be a problem.
I hope you don't mind this question. Were any vaccines given the 8 months before. My pup who is in late state had a minute kidney sign 8 months ago now in late stage. Ultrasound this Thursday.
This sounds like what I’m going through right now with my Queenie (poodle/malt). She hasn’t eaten for 10 days - syringe feeding her small amounts now. She was in hospital on fluids for a week, now doing sub cut fluids. Taking it day by day 😢
…….. Too late. Just recently found out dog food is bad for dogs. Dogs need healthy home cooked foods loaded with healthy fatty acids like the omega fatty acids. I thought dog food was made for dogs. Now my dog is showing all the symptoms and I cant afford a liver transplant. Thank you for educating me. I’ve never felt this hopeless before.
We have a 12 year old chihuahua who has cushings and is diabetic. She was also diagnosed with kidney failure May 2, 2022. Her BUN on that day was at 48. So we began giving 150 ml every other day as instructed. We brought her in for another visit to another vet on June 18, 2022 and her BUN was at 82. We were so stunned and very concerned over the new numbers and were told to give her fluids twice a day. Her prognosis seemed bleak. Well, unfortunately we tried everything and she simply would NOT tolerate the twice daily fluids. We had to settle for once a day and pray it was enough to help keep her going. Today, July 28, 2020 we took her to a third vet and to our dismay, he admonished us for giving her fluids and asked us why we were doing that to her. We told him we were instructed by an ER vet to give her fluids twice daily and had to settle for giving her fluids once daily instead. He told us “STOP!! STOP POKING HER! She doesn’t like it and why would you want to do that to her???!” Needless to say I felt shocked and offended that he would question us over following a veterinarian’s instructions when all that time we had been feeling so guilty that we were failing her by giving her only one treatment instead of two. He said 150 mL a day for a 14 lbs dog is way too much and added that we should have never been giving her that much. As though somehow it was an indictment on us for mistreating her. He took her to the back to check her kidney numbers and were we ever shocked when he came back 20 minutes later and said, “YES, STOP the fluids. Her BUN is at 29.” She’s not in renal failure. She’s at stage 2b or 3. With three different veterinarians telling us three different things within six weeks time what are we to think? While I am thrilled to death that her BUN was at 29 I can’t help but think that if we were “giving her too many fluids” her number would’ve been 7, 8 or even lower than that. Isn’t the fact that her BUN is now 29 proof that the fluids were actually working? I only want to do what’s best for my dog. It’s just that simple. We are concerned that if we stop the fluids that her numbers will go soaring back up into the 80s again. Can you please help give me your insight on this. I’m not asking for any advice. I’d just like to know if you have any idea why he doesn’t attribute the good results to the daily fluids. We would love nothing more than to discontinue the fluids. It’s been such a stressful thing for all of us.
How is your dog now? I have read that creatinine is the more important indicator regarding the kidneys, so I have not made a mental note about my dog's BUN numbers. It sounds like your latest vet lacked bedside manner, so to speak. You were doing what you had been told was right. I hope things are better. If not, maybe look for an Internal Medicine specialist.
How can you promote kibble with 10% moisture for dogs with kidney disease? The foods you recommend for treating kidney disease come from the same pet food manufacturers that caused the kidney disease in the first place with a high carb diet, rancid fats, and no moisture.
My dog was recently diagnosed with CKD. Having a hard time getting him to eat. Some days he does great. Other days not so much. I've made him a homemade diet which helps.
If yourvpet isnt eating please give him/her chicken broth with little shredded chicken without any salt, your pet will drink it , then you can feed plain cooked rice with chicken broth & shredded chicken. Its not only easy for your pets digestion, but with the smell of the chicken broth it'll entice them to eat
I feel for everyone here going through this. My doggie was euthanized due to this about 15 weeks ago. For months he would not eat the renal foods (can or kibble) but would eat various things one time or another. One thing I did give him (the vet said he was in hospice so he would like it) something he loved. Small bits of sweet Pepperidge Farm cookies without chocolate. For 5 months I had a routine where I sat behind him on a small stool and inserted can renal food down his throat (careful not to hold mouth close) Until the dog gets used to it, you may want to use a bandaid on the finger you use. After a while he got used to it, knew it was eating and accepted it. It was messy, but I portioned out a meal in small bites and just went at it. Thankfully he never stopped drinking water. At his end he still had lost a lot of weight, had trouble standing mostly, and slept. It was hard but my duty to see him off peacefully.
My baby just got diagnosed with Kd he is in hospital with a drip doctors saying if he doesn’t eat we should put him down but his still healthy happy runs walks plays only stoped eating properly last couple days and sleeping a lot
My dog is about 16 and he has this problem. The veterinarian gave him IV fluids to help him, but it did not really help. The veterinarian had us give him subcutaneous fluids ourselves, 200 ml per day for 5 days. After that, we will take him to the veterinarian again and hopefully his levels are normal and he will be all better.
My dog is a Labrador Mix who is currently being worked up and treated for CKD. Your video was very informative and helped me understand more of what we are dealing with . She has had seizures and incontinence from a young age (she is now between 8-9, she was a rescue) so we did not realize she had CKD until her labs and eating and drinking went downhill. We have an ultrasound scheduled for next week and I am going to copy your suggestions to share with my vet. Thank you❤️
My 17 dog was diagnosed with CKD 3 month ago was prescribed Nelio and Incurin. But the problem started several days after her having had a Librella injection for arthritis. She is now in final stages.
So sorry to hear about your doggie. It’s rough. Interestingly my dog is 17 with kidney disease but also had a Librella injection for arthritis 2 weeks ago and hasn’t been doing well the last two weeks. Do you feel there is any connection to the Librella?
Thank you for this informative video! My small elderly dog has kidney disease, and is under vet care. Your video reassures me we are doing the right things. Unfortunately this charming little dog does not like to be messed with, and I am having a hard time getting his meds into him without injuring either him or me. (Guess the breed -- it begins with "C".) He is also picky about what he will eat day by day. But we will keep trying!
@@brendandoherty2159 Yep. lol One of the larger examples or mixes. He's doing very well now - having a checkup tomorrow that I hope will be the last for a while. I posted a video of him barking and hopping, asking for his food.
One of the most important things you can do to help a pup is feed a whole food, raw diet. "Prescription" diets are far too dry and loaded with ulta processed ingredients, which make the kidneys work harder to filter all the junk out. My Golden was diagnosed with early stage II CKD in December 2022. She is few a raw diet and takes kidney supporting supplements and her kidney values have remained the same since.
We found out our 1 year old Pitbull had stage 3 kidney failure when he went in for his neuter. He went on a medication that began with a b. I had to give him IV fluids at home, I bought kidney restorer and tinkle tonic from Amazon along with an all raw diet. Raw ground beef no chicken, chicken is higher in protein and I mixed that with carrots,green beans, spinach that I put in the ninja or baby food works too, plus unsweetened apple sauce, pure pumpkin, and 1 raw egg white. Mix that with minute white rice. Has to be the name brand. Because all other rice has additives. Then fish oil. High dose like 3000mg. We got a wonderful year and half more with him.
I Just left my dog at the Vet an hour ago to be on fluids overnight and I will pick him up tomorrow. The Vet basically said it it time. I have read too many posts that say Veterinarians are too quick to call it quits with the kidneys. The diet you have your dog on? How much does it weigh and how much do you feed him/her? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much for posting this. ~12 yo chihuahua, newly diagnosed. Currently compiling a list of questions for our next vet visit in a few hours. I am praying for my buddy’s longevity and comfort.
My dog is 15yro never been sick but cataracts led to painful glaucoma my Vet recommended to use otc liquid Paracetamol for pain She didn't warn about toxic deadly side affects over a few weeks. I cannot comprehend the logic using such a high risk drug. It ulcerated his stomach throw up blood, destroys red blood cells. Overdoses cause fatal kidney and liver failure. She denied paracetamol poisoning or overdose as his liver/kidney results weren't ok. He almost died ultrasound sadation she suggested it might be his time to go and his old and blind. I took him home to recover, had diarrhea over night. Lost appetite, no food, I gave him colostrum twice a day and heaps of dried liver treats. His red cell count normalized. That was 8 weeks ago. He's still slightly weak but loves walking and sleeping a lot. Now he's drinking and urinating more and having bed accidents. I believe the affects have taking some time to show up and his symptoms spell KD. Had he been euthanized I doubt what killed him would be clearified or confirmed Paracetamol caused. I beyond pissed off and out of pocket almost 3k.
I have a 2yrs old dachshund and hes a suspected leptospirosis, his symptons are loss of appetite, sleeping all day and jaundice. We already visit our vet and he gave us meds like prednisonol,livotine,papi bion plus and lc dox. His appetite back to normal but hes always lying and sip water frequently. He has no fever, vomit only 5x and its not repeat. Hope he can survive this disease❤
My 14 year old Molly has CKD but refused to eat the special diet so now her creatinine level is 4.7 and she's stopped eating. We went to the vet and have meds and have tried at-home subcutaneous fluid therapy but that is proving very difficult to administer. It feels like her time to leave us is fast approaching 😢
Switch to a raw diet and you will see instant changes. "Prescription" diets are lacking the proper nutrients and are far too dry. Whole foods and supplements help greatly. My Golden was diagnosed with super early stage II CKD in December 2022 and today, her levels have remained the same.
My dog was diagnosed with stage 4 last Friday. I’m so heartbroken. I’ve noticed that she isn’t eating. She still pees and poop outside the house. It’s so hard to make the decision. 😢 I may have to make the tough decision soon. God help me.
Thank you for helping me understanding of this desease. I took my dog yesterday to the vet where she told me that my dog has kitney desease. She also inform me that the cost of blood test and putting my dog on a drip is very costly. She give me tablets because she throws up. The problem is I don't want to see my dog in pain she don't want to eat. And with the cost to keep my dog alive I don't have money please an you tell me what to do now please I don't want to lose my dog. 🙏🙏Please help
My dog had three seizures we took her to the vet she got bloods done. Said she’s old it’s unlikely to come back as epileptic. Came back today with chronic liver disease or failure and said she could have a week could have two weeks she can’t say. She’s 10 this year. I pray your dog is okay x
My dog is in Kidney Failure now. My vet is still trying to prolong the process. She has had Kidney Disease for almost 7 years . Next month will be 7 years.
Yes :( my german shepherd puppy just oone day started feeling sick. Vomiting, weak, no eating and peeing blood. I ran to the ER and the put him down it was too late !!!! I cant stop crying
I’m so So sorry 😢!!! I hope you had great memories with him while Alive !!! God bless you ! You are a caring person !! I’m at a vet emergency clinic right now , for my old little female mini pin doggie , and has kidney failure , The worst thing is that I only have 2 weeks here in the US before I go on my 4th deployment ( us army ) and I’m just praying she can recover somewhat before I leave ! 😭😭😭 , Thank you sharing your story though !!
My dog is 11. She has to go in for further tests tommorow. But the vet said there was something wrong with her kidney and blood there and she has shown symptoms of cancer
My dog suddenly stopped eating about a week ago and when I took her to the vet he said that she has tick fever and gave some meds. Today I took her to another vet and got her blood tested. Turns out it's kidney failure. Doc said that there's only 10% chance of survival.
I'm sorry to hear Aman. Acute Kidney Failure can be the result of advanced tick bite fever as the red blood cells that carry oxygen to all the organs get destroyed, thereby depriving the organs of oxygen resulting in them getting damaged, sometimes beyond repair.
my dog has been drinking about every 1/2 hour for years now, the vet tested for diabetes, not kidney failure, i think the vet was tough on her on a visit, he said she would behave better if i wasn't in the room, she is now very scared if we shop for something there, can't get her within 40 feet of door. when the time comes i will euthenase her at home [by vet] rather than put her through a vet visit. the end won't be any easier whatever the age is.........
I just lost my 7 month old mini goldendoodle to kidney dysplasia. There were only 1-2 symptoms and we didnt notice any thing out of the ordinary until a couple days before and then it was too late
We lost my 14.5 yr old golden retriever 5 days ago. The pain of losing our best friend and family member is raw and painful. Our vet didnt tell us why amd how she got end stage kidyney failure other than telling us she wasn't optimistic in Maya's future. Maya's symptoms started with vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, skin ulcers, difficulty getting up. We told by our vet she had spinal degeneration. What was surprising was that our vet said labs weren't needed even we asked for it. If possible what is the true cause of kidney failure? Is it dietry, constant spoiling feeding of high salt human table scraps? Food with possible traces of garlic and onions? Losing her has created a void and emptiness. We would appreciate more information on how to look for signs of ckd for our future dogs.
Hey, I totally understand your pain. I just had the same experience today... We are losing our 10 yr old and we always fed her the best diet. And she got plenty of exercise. I can't even begin to explain the depths of hurt this has caused, my wife and I are beyond devastated. We really don't know how we will function without her. This was too soon and too tragic.
@@arsnikdrums we just need to keep reminding ourselves we had our pups for however long we are lucky to and gave them all the love and care they deserve.
Doc, i don't know if you can help me out or probably shed some light into our situation. I currently have a 10 year old dog who is suffering from CKD. He was a healthy dog a mix of German shepherd and an aspin, was introduced to dog food which is pedigree, he used to hunt house mice too. I warned my family about him hunting mice I also learned that getting leptospirosis from mice hunting can hurt his kidney. We have no idea about the cause of his CKD, he was all healthy until one day it happened. It started with vomiting, lost of appetite and mouth sores. Day 1 of being in the Vet they put him on IV fluids, he had a high count of creatine level. Day 2 he looked more healthier than he was day 1 because of the IV fluids helping his kidney. Day 3 they had to retest and take him off the IV fluids, sadly the creatine level didn't even budge. Now he is at home, he is weak, he has mouth sores and in pain. He does not eat, he vomits his medications and he wobbles when he walks. He also drops on the ground when laying down. He walks around the house in a weird way ever since he was diagnosed. There was a point where my mom was standing up then my dog just walked circles around her which is a bizarre behavior for him. Now we are reading some experiences and have seen stage 4 recoveries which is extremely rare. We are in a tight spot since we do not know if we should keep him on IV fluids, or just give him what he enjoys daily and love him before he pass away. The family is devastated because he has been our younger brother since he was born 10 years ago. I love him but if he needs to go, he can go and rest.
Five days ago my 2 year old pup was diagnosed with Kidney failure. The vet thought he had a intestine blockage because he wasn't eating so put him into emergency surgery late Sat. Night but found no blockage and pale Kidneys. Ran blood work and numbers were high so started him on fluid therapy. After 2 days his face started swelling from it and he was throwing up any food he ate so told us to take him home with no help or support in ideas to try besides anti-nausea medication. This is our second day with him at home and the only thing he eats is a few noodles and goes back to sleep. Vet just said to think about calling it but I feel so guilty. I don't know the right move, I feel like I haven't tried everything and don't want to give up on him if he still has some fight. The fact the vet didn't even mention giving him medicine to improve his appetite iritates the hell out of me. When I asked what stage of Kidney failure he is in I got "its not final stage but I don't know what stage it is"?
I'm so sorry Brandon, my wife and I are losing our 10 and a half year old to this exact situation. It's killing us too, the only thing the vet did was prescribe nausea medicine to keep her comfortable. Now I have to let her go in two days because she won't eat or drink at all. We just sleep with her on the floor and hope she's comfortable until then. I feel your pain man.
@Ryan Martin I'm really sorry to hear that 😔 we ended up doing the same thing, set out a bed in the living room and laid with him for a few days hoping for the best but a few days later he started throwing up blood and had fluid build up in the lungs so ended up making the call the day after Christmas. It's by far the worst pain I've had to deal with and it's showing no signs of quitting, but there is at least some comfort knowing we made his last days as comfortable as possible. It sounds like you guys are doing everything you can though and she can sense that and feel it. Prayers for your family, stay strong.
My Maltipoo died of kidney failure just recently. The vet said high in creatinine. My pet died a day after the visit in vet. I just came here to see if it's my fault what made my pet have kidney failure. I saw my pet suffer. There were no symptoms a week before my pet died.
My 14 year old sweet dog is presently having CKD Stage4. I am terrified of losing him and i can see tears rolling down his eyes. What to do to help him.
I have a question. I have bwen to a few Vets with my Schnoodle who is in stage 3 failure but not one has ever taken his blood pressure. In fact, in 35 years of owning dogs and providing medical care regularly, never saw any vet take blood pressure. Why would that not be done?
Just found out I caused my dogs kidney failure due to not getting her teeth cleaned in a timely manner and the infection in her teeth affected her kidneys. I am such a bad dog mom. 😢
Im currently going through this, my baby girl is 17 and i just found out she had KD, im so heartbroken because i wish i knew sooner! i notice she was urinating and drinking alot of water, i also noticed weight loss, i went to the vet and got some medication and a special diet and ima do all i can to make her feel better, she is my baby i love her so much and i don't want to lose her, she is such a good girl and i want her to feel better because she still is full of life, she is a fighter, i felt like only here i can express how i feel because not everyone understands, thank you for taking the time to hear me out, love to everyone
Update: my baby girl crossed the bridge last night, she was with us when she passed in her little bed that she loved, I love her so much and I’m so heartbroken 💔
@@vlupita12 so sorry to read this....my heart is with you. 😞
So sorry 😢 take care!
at age 17? my pom is just over 10 years and he has KD.. You should consider yourself luck that she did get KD at age 10 like my pom did. with care, Im lucky to have him another 3 mire years - at best!!
I am so sorry. I hope she’s at least comfortable. Bless you both. ❤❤
I lost my 2yr boy last night since kidney disease. 😢 When his blood reports received, he had gone. 🥺 I lv him sooooo much and missing him badly. I couldn't do nothing for him 🥺❤️🩹
RIP Shade 💐
By the time the dog gets to stage 3 of kidney failure they will not want to eat anything , fighting that battle now. Its very sad.
My dog didn't eat anything for the final 8 days of his life, and by golly he loved to eat, it is indeed very sad, sorry you and your furry friend are in the midst of this fight.
My dog is in stage 4 right now he don’t want to eat right now he very sick
@@luckyyarnall2009 my dog is at stage 4 too as well and in severe condition I'm going to put her to sleep Friday as I can't pay the 3 day hospiplization she needs for 4000$ dollars
My 17 year old small dog gradually improved over 4 months and his kidney values are now back to where they were last January - creatine back down to 1.8 from a high of 3.3. He was administered fluids subcutaneously twice. I knew I would not be able to do it at home for him, though I did for another, more docile old dog years ago. He got omeprazole, ondansetron and an antibiotic for months, and after being frustratingly picky, he got his appetite back eventually. He has been on Hills K/D chicken and rice stew for about a month and loves it! He likes crunchy food as a snack, and so we have added some of the Hills K/D kibble for snacks and treats. Over the last month he has put back on a lot of the weight he lost and is so happy and much more peppy. The IM vet thought he had had a hidden infection somewhere that did not show up on lab tests. I am so, so happy with how he is now. We are going to keep him on a kidney food, though may look for one with a lower fat level. An ultrasound showed some concerning results in other organs, but I am hopeful he will keep going for quite a while longer. ❤
Hello. Going through this with my 15 yo Yorkie now. My vet had t prescribed anything except fluids, which I am doing at home, antibiotic for an infection and an appetite stimulant. Was your dogs advanced? I’m wondering if I need to seek a 2nd opinion. He’s at the stage where he won’t eat - I’m feeding him with a dropper and mostly goat milk and bone broth and a paste of canned food mixed with water. Thank you for any info you can share on how you successfully helped your dog get better.
What is the name of the antibiotic and appetite stimulant?
My Nunu is going through this now. She is 15 and I really hope she can get well I’m doing all I can with the KD diet and vet visits. Giving her lots of love. My kids grew up with her and one is away in military deployment and I hope when she comes home her puppy will be here waiting on her. ❤
My 12.5 yr old Labrador mix ended up with this chronic type after being diagnosed with liver cancer November 2023. We did a surgery on her to remove tumor and then she declined quickly. She went 7 days without eating, only drinking and couldn’t get up anymore. Her veterinarian didn’t want to treat it because of her age. I ended up taking her to get put to sleep. Her vet said her kidneys were almost undetectable, the size of little nuggets. The pain I’m going through is unimaginable.
🫂I understand how you feel.
My one year old dog got diagnosed with kidney failure.
Now, my dog is a magician. She broke out of her crate and had gotten a brand new bottle of ibuprofen off the table that was in the box still. She managed to chew through the whole bottle while I was away at work.
I looked all over the house for pills and only found one. She was vomiting and having diarrhea as well as tremors when I took her to the vet.
She spent two days in hospitalization, they have gotten a blood sample everyday to check kidney function and have pumped fluids to clear out her system. Luckily, she got to come home today.
My dog has gotten things off the table before, but I never would have expected her to chew up a bottle of pills. I’m just thankful she has a second chance!
Why kerp your dog locked up in a crate for hours . Don't get a dog to put it in a small space for hours. It's cruel. Never used to be crated it's bull crap. How would you like to be locked in a small space for hours.
The 1st thing I asked Gracie's doctor was: How will I know SHE is ready? She has improved with a diet, especially for kidneys, but at 17, her days are limited. I have no children, and I call her my doggy daughter, and I have started the mourning.
It’s so rough . I had a chocolate lab that wasn’t doing well . Skin problems and ear build up, he had skin cancer, a tumor on his jaw that was removed, a big sieth on his ankle that was removed. Then he started to pee blood off and in for months, he would drink tons of water and it would all come back up. I knew it was close I had that feeling for about a year. But I told my wife once he losses his back legs then we have to the unthinkable. He lost the use of them outside one night and I couldn’t get him . He weighed 90lbs, I went inside to tell the wife and what gets some much is he got up one last time to be let in the house. That was in 2019 and I’m tearing writing this now. All you can do is love them to the end because they loved from the start. So sorry .
I lost my doggie today, thank you for explaining KD better, I now feel more comforted and informed as to what she was going through. I decided to let her go since she was suffering and the ER vet said there was little chance she would make it even with hospitalization. I only wish I would have take care of her health better even after I had suspected she was sick.
She was also fairly young, only 7yrs
Heart goes out to you. You're not the only one - we've just had our very sick pup diagnosed with KD too. Hoping for the best, but with a good vet, you can always ensure your dog isn't suffering
I'm sorry for your loss! Next journey we go on, we'll be better prepared and informed.
Mine is still here, thankfully, but his days are getting tougher.
Been at my side for like 12-13 years, even goes to my job and my past jobs. He's a ESA, who's given me his best. Now, I'm taking care of him!
Bless you. I am so sorry for your loss. 😢❤❤❤
I am so sorry for the loss of your fuzzy family member. ❤
I'm caring for a dog with ckd. He has had ckd for about 3 years. He is now 16 years old. This information is perfect 🥰We have been controlling the symptoms very well using the methods you describe. He is almost anemic now and sleeps too much to stay properly hydrated. So we started giving fluids under the skin. Dogs can live with it but you must catch it early.
im glad you said that dogs can live with it. My dog has Proteinuria. At first the proteins in the urine was 2. We have him enalapril but the proteins in the urine only increased. Now it jumped to 3.5. We are still trying to figure out the problem. We increased the dose of the enalapril. We need to get his blood pressure checked and We are going to get imaging done. I pray my little buddy is going to be ok.
Can you please update on your dog health and how do you maintain its diet..?
Please update us
@@joanna2763update!
Just lost my dog Sunday 6/25 of 14 years. Truly heart broken. Like most people said in the comments they don’t want to eat anything the last few days and it’s HEARTBREAKING!! May God be with us and our animals💜🙏
My condolences. We are with you. Your pup is in pet heaven now.
@@shehanchanuka15 Thank you so much! Your words truly mean a lot. He’s at the rainbow bridge now but forever in my heart❤️ again thank you for your kind words, really means a lot in this difficult time.💔
I just lost my pure bred yorkie just turned 12 in July and he didn't have any symptoms until it was too late. Lost him 1 week later. I am so heart broken 💔 God bless our dear God's animals.
@@clh4156 wow my prayers are out to you 💜🙏 it’s so tough, but a great saying that helped me goes “Even forever wouldn’t have been enough” it’s their journey as well. ❤️I hope you find strength and peace during this time. You will get through this❤️
At least you had yours the years they lived, old age dog years. Mine went at 4 and 5 years old
My shih tzu was born with one kidney...she is in kidney failure...last year she almost died...she dropped from 16 pounds to 9 pounds. I had to force feed her. We have spent about 13k so far from last year as we love her so much..we do a subcutaneous IV every day..she is 14 pounds eating and doing very well...she is 12 years old. The vet said she is doing well and looks great
God bless
What is her medicine?
Never force feed an animal if they’re not going to eat there, just not going to eat you never force-feeding animal that’s cruelty
Thank You for Producing such and Informative Video on Kidney Disease. My Dog was 14 years old when diagnosed and I almost Lost her at that point, Thanks to a VET that took her in that day...For My Vet of 25 years could not see her that day?? The Vet that Took My Dog in that day, told me if it weren't for my PERSITANCE she would have passed away that day...Which brings me to 2 and a half years later. My Dog has been very Lethargic, Not eating, urinenating frequently and very disorientated and sleeping most of the day. I took her to the VET...they did give her Fluids under the skin. She seems to have 'Come back to Life' When given the fluids and actually more active. The VET did tell me that I will Need to consider the quality of life ...and make the very hard decision of when to put her down. I am currently trying the non vomiting meds and going to give her the fluid under the skin as much as needed. I don't want her to suffer... she is a Tiny Yorkie that once weighed a little over 4 lbs. when I brought her to the vet she is now a little over 3 lbs. I just don't know at what point it will be time to put her down...I am trying to do everything to extend her life...I don't want her to suffer...I hope with all I am doing for her ...I am doing the right thing...
I admire your spirit, but I've just lost my 7 year old Mal to kidney failure, he had a seizure, honestly, I wish I hadn't fought so hard to save him, and made him fight so hard with me, I regret not having the vet put him to sleep a week ago and preventing him from suffering these last few days, wishing you the best Jodi.
We went to three different vets for my Jack Russell who had beginning stages of kidney failure and they didn't do a damn thing they did not prescribe him one pill nothing. We ended up having to put him down and it got so bad that he was dying. Some vets are horrible I wish we had you around. The pain from losing your beloved fur all is unbearable.
I am so sorry. We have gone to an internal medicine specialist who I think is helping, although my dog at 17 is very uncooperative. I think some cases progress more rapidly.
So sorry for your loss friend. I just had to put my ole girl to sleep this weekend, (15 yo shnauzer/poodle mix). They just found early kidney disease last month, and she just went downhill so fast. She had other little age related ailments but I echo your anger with the vet. However, I try to understand they are people too, and looking at my girl’s big picture in hindsight, I couldn’t have lived with myself putting her through endless workups and treatments at her age. She was my best friend and shadow for 13 yrs, and as hard as it was, the best gift I could have given her was yo help her find a peaceful passing. Hope time was started to help heal this loss for you, I feel like I’m in the Twilight zone still myself. :(
I lost my dog I 2020 to this. They never knew the cussed of kidney diease. But I blame myself for feeding him crap food. He was 11. But would have lived longer had he not had it. He was diagnosed April 2020 and was dead o May 9th 2020 Miss you my little fluffball.
My Husky was just diagnosed with kidney failure today. He is to spend 3 days in hospital the prognosis is not good.. He is only 4 years old. I wish I knew this information before. I have shared this video with my followers and subscribed.
Hi, I was wondering if you can share what symptoms your 4 yr old husky had before he was diagnosed? Our 3.5 yr old husky is currently showing signs of KD (tounge wounds, spitting blood clumps, lethargy) but the vet said it's blood parasite 😔 we are very worried about our baby boy and we want to prevent the progression of his condition
Sadly it was to late for my 12 year old little dog, she wasn’t eating or drinking and she showed us that she didn’t want to fight anymore it had been 5 days that she hadn’t of eaten and our vet said that the kidney failure was untreatable. One of my mums friend is a vet and she helped or little dog by freeing her of her pain and suffering at home in her bed as that was the kindest thing to do as she was to weak to even turn her head. She is in a better place now with my golden retriever that sadly passed 5 years ago.
It’s been 3 days since we lost our dog. We share very similar stories. It all happy so fast.
Same with my little 14 yo.doggie. It's been 16 weeks now, and I just began to feel myself coming out of it a few weeks ago. They came...we loved...that's the important thing.
My 1.8 years old was diagnosed with ckd 6months back vigorous treatment is going on still for past one week she is showing end stage symptoms she is not even 2yrs yet. My heart is wrecked and hoping that I did all I could to save her kindly pl do keep my baby girl in your prayers
How is she now
Sorry to hear that, I feel your pain. My girl is 8.5 yrs old. Got her fluid treatment. The outcome wasn't quite positive. Now, I am just trying to make her last few days as happy as possible.
My pup just turned 1 and they suspect ckd :( is your pup doing ok?
My dog died today while I was away at school and this video helped me find a little bit more closure in knowing what was going on with him and why it happened. Thank you
Very sorry for your loss.
Mine too died recently and kind of sudden as he was fine and then weak for a week then weak and sleeping, no eating and death. Yes I took him to the vet that said he was fine. A year ago he did have these symptoms of excessive thrirst and peeing a lot in the house then it went away a few weeks later. He was 13.
I’m sorry. Mine died five days ago
@Willywonka65623 how many days he didnt eat for? and after that when did he pass? I'm sorry for your loss. 😔
@@Pureimagination200Mine passed suddenly too. He drank a lot of water and peed a lot. I found out he had anemia but it was too late. I feel guilty.
Today is June 20th 2024, at 4:24 am I am writing this comment, watching this video in a hope if still there is a chance for our lovely dog Pluto to make it. He is around 12yrs old, always lived his life proudly like a king, he is a very strong dog, but a few days ago we found that he has a kidney disfunction as his creatinine level is 16.2😢, its been two days he is getting drips and some medicines but there is no improvement. Now he barely walks, can't eat anything, always looks in our eyes as he is saying a final goodbye to us😭. I never wanted to see this time in my life but there is nothing we can do, every soul gets a reason to leave their body
Hello. How's your baby doing? I hope you, your family and your baby are all doing well.
Hey Ellen, thanks for asking🙂 we all are doing good, our baby is also fighting to survive, but his condition is getting worst day by day, but we know that he will not give up. Hope you and everybody in ur family is doing great. God Bless you❤
@@EllenAitchison-wq8bdHey, Dear Friend, just wanted to tell u that my baby Pluto left this world on July 5th 2024😢, I saw that when his soul was leaving his body, that was the worst moment of my life. Just wanted to tell u since u asked earlier.
@@neerajnitz I am really sorry for your loss. My baby passed on June 30th and I miss her dearly. Stay strong friend- I understand it's tough. xo
Today my 16 old dog got the diagnosis kf . I am heartbroken. Same symptoms just like all the others here .
Your videos are very informative and very important and it gets me angry that you don't have more followers or more likes. Every dog owner should be subscribed to this channel. The first things to come up when I searched vet were veterinarian shows that appear on Animal Planet and other similar Networks, built mostly on drama and lacking the specific information a dog owner might be looking for. I'm going to screenshot your Channel and share it on every dog page I follow on Facebook. I wish you well and thank you for the service you are providing.
Hey Adam. Thank you so much for your kind comment. It is really nice to hear that pet owners are founding my videos useful. I am a firm believer that every pet owner deserves to know everything about their pet's condition, as this makes it easier to understand what the pet is going through and how they can help them. Thanks for sharing, you are a legend! :)
I was suffering from similar issue in the past,but I'm glad it has been fixed....
My little boy is 13, he had eaten something that was not good. So it came on so quickly, when I went to the vet and get the blood work I was devastated I have been feeding him Pedialyte through a syringe which he is tolerated quite well. 60 cc's of a nutritional supplement, because he was refusing to eat anything and was getting so weak, and so thin. I gave him Ensure, the diabetic one cuz it's low and salt and sugar. Which he did well with and was able to walk and started to.. I tried everything for him to eat, with no avail then gave him some raw hamburger and he had one bite did well with that,. Then refused it I tried everything then I cooked it, he had five b which I believe was just too much for his stomach and threw it up. So frustrating I just want him well. I'm so grateful for this video and also grateful for all the comments that were made it has been truly helpful.
Thank You!
Thank you for this video! My 11 yr old small dog just had bloodwork that showed his kidneys are not doing well. i am beside myself, but doing everything I can to help his kidney health going forward. This video was very helpful to me.
I reckon the biggest obstacle with kidney failure in older dogs is that, in advanced age, there are likely other health issues. Obviously if the kidney disease is caught early there are some viable options. I’m struggling with a 17 year old Jack Russell with various health issues not the least of which is canine cognitive disorder. I feel somewhat guilty because there may have been things I could have done earlier that could have made a difference. She has had digestive system issues her whole life and it may have masked some of the signs of kidney disease. Now with the CCD I’m just trying to make her as comfortable as I can and keep her hydrated. I reckon once she will no longer eat I will have a tough decision to make. I guess in an ideal world, any animal (human or otherwise) world pass peacefully in their sleep, but unfortunately that’s not the reality in most cases. My poor best friend still has some good days but they are getting fewer and farther between. I hope videos like yours can make a difference to some pets. I think sometimes vets sometimes just do quick exams and miss important things and also some pet owners don’t know early warning signs to inform the vet to investigate further. And also, let’s not forget, vet care is expensive and while it’s impossible to put a dollar value on a pets companionship, the bills do have to be paid. I’m hoping that advances in quality and affordable health insurance for pets improves over time.
Hey Tom. I am sorry to hear about your doggo. You are right, many other diseases do mask early symptoms of kidney failure and this makes early detection very difficult. It is also unfortunately not something that can be reversed, but only managed to keep the doggo comfortable up to a certain point. It is never fun to think that you will need to make a difficult decision at some stage down the line, but something that I always cherish is the fact that your dog had a full and good quality of life. Very few dogs make it to that age, so she is very fortunate to have loving and caring parents who supported her throughout all these years.
I really hope that you'll be able to spend as much time as possible with your furry child. :)
@TomDavis - I also have a 17 year old Jack Russell who is currently in the hospital with kidney problems (vet has not confirmed CKD at this point, but it looks likely). Similar to you, I feel guilty for not doing more earlier. With him being so old, I thought his lethargy and loss of appetite was due to old age and figured the vet would say the same. I never thought something more chronic was building up, until the more severe symptoms began to surface. He's so tough (as most Jack's are) that, looking back, I think he tried really hard to push through the discomfort and not show any signs that he was slowing down. My goal is also to make my boy feel as comfortable as possible when I am able to bring him home from the vet. I know the hospital bills will be expensive, but they mean nothing if it means they can help extend the quality of life for my boy and alleviate some of his symptoms. Anyway, I mostly want to thank you for sharing your comment. It made me feel a lot less alone knowing that there was another doggy parent of another 17 year old jack out there going through the same thing. I hope your fur baby is doing alright.
@@virginiaz4423 thank you. Best to you.
Man, if your dog is 17 yrs old, you did awesome. Don't blame yourself.
@@tomdavis3038 Hello, i hope that your Dog doing well, can you please tell us about his situation now ?
My doggy has been drinking so so so much, and peeing so so much. I noticed today that his gums where pale. Poor thing is also blind and has arthritis. It’s pretty obvious that it’s coming, but it’s still hard :(
My dog too! What happen to you dog? Is she fine now?
Mine too and she’s started peeing herself in her sleep she’s an old girl and has just been sick with stomach pain dihorea and nausea she was treated with antibiotics pain killers diet change and anti nausea tablets but even tho she seems better the the nausea hasn’t gone and she has incontinance and is drinking and peeing way more I was hoping it was the medication causing it but she’s finished them now and it’s continued. Poor baby back to the vet for bloods and urine test she’s had poor kidney function in the past and been on a special kidney safe diet for years but I think it might have just progressed enough to notice it now
Get him to the vet quickly to treat the anemia and CKD. My Jack passed suddenly last week and he had the same symptoms.
Hello.. My pup is 3 months old and was diagnosed with renal insufficiency due to intoxication from poisonous frog.. She's been under treatment for almost a week now.. However today she's in a really bad shape.. Thanks for the video, for giving hope that she does have a chamce of recovery
Thank you so much for this. I'll bring my furbaby to the vet. Praying that nothing serious will be found. 🙏🙏🙏
My 12.5 year old Yorkie-Bichon mixed breed died of CKD last March. Her special diet and medicine extended her life by at least a year. We now have a one year old Golden Retriever puppy with kidney failure. So sad to be going through this again. Thank you for a very informative video.
Sorry for your loss. I also lost a pure breed Bichon to CKD, he was 14.5 2 days ago.
I’m so sorry to hear that. My 9 month old poodle mix also had kidney failure.. she got very ill though.. 💔
I wish nothing but the best for your puppy.
Did she have heart disease and what kind of medecine was prescribed?
When I took my dog to the vet on an emergency, he said "this dog might not make it through the night." I'm glad he was seen and helped, but I believe that vets always try to scare you. I have changed my dog's diet just a little bit. I know he's getting old, but I will be damn if I take away what he loves to eat. Would you want to live like that? I know I don't. I will give him the happiest days of his life. I just want him to go a happy dog and know that I love him.....
My 16 year old dog was just diagnosed with kidney failure. One part of me wants to hold on to him and give hime a very restricted diet with hopes she can live a bit more but another part of me wants her to enjoy and be super happg even if its only for a few weeks or months. She has lived such a good and long life and I cant bare to see her in pain.
@@losreyesguerrero I'm in the same boat my 15 year old shih tzu just been diagnosed, she has always been super fussy anyway. I will try her with the renal food but if she wont eat it I will continue with her normal food using the Ipakitine Powder to reduce phosphorous in the food. I just bought some pet wellbeing kidney support also. you can only hope, but at this age it's quality of life for her not prolonging her life miserably for my own selfish gains.
I think this will be the best thing that i can do for our poor dog 😢😢😢😢 since i cannot afford to take him to his vet anymore 😭 just let him be a free spirited happy dog untill the end i just pray that he pass all this quickly to stop his painful days quickly it hurts but i know that is the best thing for our dog
My dog is currently suffering from kidney disease she is elderly she has been having issues on and off for the last few years this video tells me what I need to know and educating as well
I have had two wonderful dogs and one cat that passed from kidney failure. Its a heartbreaking situation to experience.
My dog is 10 with CKD. She was 8.5 when I adopted her and was in stage 3. She’s now in stage 4. She gets 200ml subcutaneous fluids every other day, only eats kidney care diets and kidney safe treats, and gets anti-nausea medication as needed. She’s a picky eater so I bounce between Hills/Science diet KD and JustFoodForDogs low protein renal diet. She is doing well clinically (happy, playful, eating, drinking, and going potty regularly) but we continue to take her blood pressure and test her blood and urine regularly to monitor her kidney values as well as protein in her urine and check for raised blood pressure. She also gets acupuncture every other week. My other dog with hip dysplasia benefited tremendously from acupuncture (was able to lower his pain medication and he is walk, running, and playful again) and while my veterinarian said there has yet to be definitive evidence that it helps slow the progression of CKD, I do it for both of them. If anything, I figured it couldn’t hurt.
Thank you for your video! I love my veterinarian and she explained a great deal of what you covered but it’s great to hear a little more and have this as a resource when I need a refresher!
Sounds like you have a great vet! I am frantically looking for one. Seems the ones in my area don't treat kidney disease at all, it's just something you live with or they want to put them down. Sad.
I'm wondering how you take your dog's blood pressure. Is there some kind of dog cuff? His pressure has never been checked at a veterinarian.
Thank you, but how much does that all cost?
Check out the science diet ingredients. Some recipes have ingredients that might be impactful on her kidneys. I’m trying hard to get my dogs diet regulated to improve her kidney function. I wish you luck with your baby.
Switch to a whole food, raw diet. "Prescription" diets are far too dry and loaded with ulta processed ingredients.
My Golden was diagnosed with early stage II CKD in December 2022. She is few a raw diet and takes kidney supporting supplements and her kidney values have remained the same.
Thank you this is exactly the information I was looking for and needed 👍🏻☺️
Thank you for watching. I am glad you found it useful. 😀
I just lost my baby boy of 16 years a few days ago. Its really tough. He had CKD. As far as the renal diet, he wasn't having any of it. I literally purchased everything on the market available and he wouldn't touch the stuff. Even mixing it with other tasty items he would just separate and leave the prescription diet food in his bowl. The vet said its quite common that dogs dont like the stuff. If you can get your dog to eat it then thats fantastic, it would really benefit them. I ended up feeding him a regular senior food combined with a product called "Phos bind" . He was also on a blood pressure medication. The anti nausea pill didnt seem to have an effect and the appetite stimulant gave him diarrhea. Little by little i had to mix more and more meat in his diet just to get him to eat at all. He held on for another year or so but eventually he stopped eating and drinking altogether no matter what i fed him.
Thank you, I have some faith in saving my 3 year old party Yorkie. She is my little girl and I do want her to leave me. I love her so much. We lost our Chihuahua after 12 years, but 3 years s not fair.
I really can’t go through this again. It is devastating. I pray my Mia survives this for a few more years. I love her so much!
Mia is in my prayers, too.
@@jet2261 I'm sorry to say my Mia passed, I am so sad, I cry every day! I didn't want to let her go. 😥
@@Rodzillaone You are in my heart. I lost my little man on Saturday. It's a gut-punch I have never felt before. Take heart. Find a way to Be Happy. 🥀
Sorry to hear that. I know how you feel.
@@Rodzillaone My dog passed yesterday, I felt sadness, relief, a whole mixture of emotions, today that awful empty feeling has started, I've been here before and I know it'll pass, but boy does the feeling suck!!!
I put my dog on a full homemade diet and it definitely prolonged her life when she had no interest in any kibble. There are various high protein diets online but she was significantly more interested in fresh homemade food.
Protein management is the key. 100%
Not until later stages. If you reduce protein in stages III or earlier, you will introduce other issues such as muscle wasting and fatigue.
My dog is about 16 years old ,pit-bull and boxer mix and a very sweet dog , never been sick in his life except 2 days ago . He was vomiting and had been drinking a lot of water . I took him to emergency and his kidney reading is very high . He was recommended to stay overnight but it was so expensive and I could not afford it . I will take him to his primary tomorrow .
Thank you SO MUCH Dogtor Pete. This is the best video i have seen so far as a Pet Mom. my pet is everything to me and means the world. i was just told after his blood work that my Son's kindey has been compromised and we should do the blood work over again, even though these treatments are expensive i didn't mind and it came up with same result. now i wasn't told the stage, what it was so after watching your video i jotted down questions called the vet and he is busy having a surgery. if i didn't watch this Video i won't have know the right questions to ask. Thank you once again.
Hey Oghomwen. It is really nice to hear that you found the video helpful and that you are better equipped to understand what your poor doggo is going through! I can see that you are a very caring pet mom and that you are doing everything you can for your pet baby! Good luck with everything, I hope you and your vet are able to help him/her feel much better soon! :)
Thanks for video. Going through this now in one of my Bullmastiffs. Stage 4 at 3 years old.
Wow, my 20 month old bull mastiff is stage 4. Sorry for what you’re going through
Hows your dog?
Great great info !!! Thank you posting !! You are super helpful !! God bless !
Thanks for watching Tom! Glad it was helpful! :)
I was suffering from similar issue in the past,but I'm glad it has been fixed
Good information, easy to understand. Unfortunately, I lost my Sprinkles last August to Kidney Disease. She was diagnosed at Stage 4 at 13 years old (Cavalier/Poodle mix) and unfortunately, although we tried hospitalization, fluids, renal diet, her quality of life deteriorated quickly and I had to say goodbye to her 2 weeks after diagnosis. Now, my other senior dog Kaitlin (also 13, Poodle/Schnauzer mix) was just diagnosed. We caught it a little earlier Early stage 3, so I’m hopeful. She is taken to the renal food quickly and I hope to keep her comfortable longer. (note: both dogs had regular checkups including blood work, Sprinkles last blood work before the one showing issues was 8 months before and no issues at all). Kaitlin’s blood work was 2 months before and although her levels weren’t low, they were in normal range). It’s a frustrating disease, knowing the symptoms to watch out for is so important. The one thing I learned from losing Sprinkles so quickly was to get the blood work done as soon as you think there may be a problem.
I hope you don't mind this question. Were any vaccines given the 8 months before. My pup who is in late state had a minute kidney sign 8 months ago now in late stage. Ultrasound this Thursday.
This sounds like what I’m going through right now with my Queenie (poodle/malt). She hasn’t eaten for 10 days - syringe feeding her small amounts now. She was in hospital on fluids for a week, now doing sub cut fluids. Taking it day by day 😢
…….. Too late. Just recently found out dog food is bad for dogs.
Dogs need healthy home cooked foods loaded with healthy fatty acids like the omega fatty acids.
I thought dog food was made for dogs.
Now my dog is showing all the symptoms and I cant afford a liver transplant.
Thank you for educating me.
I’ve never felt this hopeless before.
We have a 12 year old chihuahua who has cushings and is diabetic. She was also diagnosed with kidney failure May 2, 2022. Her BUN on that day was at 48. So we began giving 150 ml every other day as instructed. We brought her in for another visit to another vet on June 18, 2022 and her BUN was at 82. We were so stunned and very concerned over the new numbers and were told to give her fluids twice a day. Her prognosis seemed bleak. Well, unfortunately we tried everything and she simply would NOT tolerate the twice daily fluids. We had to settle for once a day and pray it was enough to help keep her going. Today, July 28, 2020 we took her to a third vet and to our dismay, he admonished us for giving her fluids and asked us why we were doing that to her. We told him we were instructed by an ER vet to give her fluids twice daily and had to settle for giving her fluids once daily instead. He told us “STOP!! STOP POKING HER! She doesn’t like it and why would you want to do that to her???!” Needless to say I felt shocked and offended that he would question us over following a veterinarian’s instructions when all that time we had been feeling so guilty that we were failing her by giving her only one treatment instead of two. He said 150 mL a day for a 14 lbs dog is way too much and added that we should have never been giving her that much. As though somehow it was an indictment on us for mistreating her. He took her to the back to check her kidney numbers and were we ever shocked when he came back 20 minutes later and said, “YES, STOP the fluids. Her BUN is at 29.” She’s not in renal failure. She’s at stage 2b or 3. With three different veterinarians telling us three different things within six weeks time what are we to think? While I am thrilled to death that her BUN was at 29 I can’t help but think that if we were “giving her too many fluids” her number would’ve been 7, 8 or even lower than that. Isn’t the fact that her BUN is now 29 proof that the fluids were actually working? I only want to do what’s best for my dog. It’s just that simple. We are concerned that if we stop the fluids that her numbers will go soaring back up into the 80s again. Can you please help give me your insight on this. I’m not asking for any advice. I’d just like to know if you have any idea why he doesn’t attribute the good results to the daily fluids. We would love nothing more than to discontinue the fluids. It’s been such a stressful thing for all of us.
How is your dog now? I have read that creatinine is the more important indicator regarding the kidneys, so I have not made a mental note about my dog's BUN numbers. It sounds like your latest vet lacked bedside manner, so to speak. You were doing what you had been told was right. I hope things are better. If not, maybe look for an Internal Medicine specialist.
How can you promote kibble with 10% moisture for dogs with kidney disease? The foods you recommend for treating kidney disease come from the same pet food manufacturers that caused the kidney disease in the first place with a high carb diet, rancid fats, and no moisture.
Thanks 🙏
My dog was recently diagnosed with CKD. Having a hard time getting him to eat. Some days he does great. Other days not so much. I've made him a homemade diet which helps.
My dog too, we take him to vet and they give him drift, we give him 3 types of medication.
If yourvpet isnt eating please give him/her chicken broth with little shredded chicken without any salt, your pet will drink it , then you can feed plain cooked rice with chicken broth & shredded chicken. Its not only easy for your pets digestion, but with the smell of the chicken broth it'll entice them to eat
@@mariacaldeira1442my dog vomits even water what should i do
Mate! you are literally carryin gme through my vet degree nightmare
I feel for everyone here going through this. My doggie was euthanized due to this about 15 weeks ago. For months he would not eat the renal foods (can or kibble) but would eat various things one time or another. One thing I did give him (the vet said he was in hospice so he would like it) something he loved. Small bits of sweet Pepperidge Farm cookies without chocolate. For 5 months I had a routine where I sat behind him on a small stool and inserted can renal food down his throat (careful not to hold mouth close) Until the dog gets used to it, you may want to use a bandaid on the finger you use. After a while he got used to it, knew it was eating and accepted it. It was messy, but I portioned out a meal in small bites and just went at it. Thankfully he never stopped drinking water. At his end he still had lost a lot of weight, had trouble standing mostly, and slept. It was hard but my duty to see him off peacefully.
My baby just got diagnosed with Kd he is in hospital with a drip doctors saying if he doesn’t eat we should put him down but his still healthy happy runs walks plays only stoped eating properly last couple days and sleeping a lot
My dog is about 16 and he has this problem. The veterinarian gave him IV fluids to help him, but it did not really help. The veterinarian had us give him subcutaneous fluids ourselves, 200 ml per day for 5 days. After that, we will take him to the veterinarian again and hopefully his levels are normal and he will be all better.
Such an awesome Vet.
And a good looking one too ..
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge ❤
Excellent informative video, thank you.
Thank you for this video... my dog was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure..
I'm sorry to hear that Becks. Best of luck with! I hope you and your vet will be able to help her. :)
My dog is a Labrador Mix who is currently being worked up and treated for CKD. Your video was very informative and helped me understand more of what we are dealing with . She has had seizures and incontinence from a young age (she is now between 8-9, she was a rescue) so we did not realize she had CKD until her labs and eating and drinking went downhill. We have an ultrasound scheduled for next week and I am going to copy your suggestions to share with my vet. Thank you❤️
Who is your dog doing?
My 17 dog was diagnosed with CKD 3 month ago was prescribed Nelio and Incurin. But the problem started several days after her having had a Librella injection for arthritis. She is now in final stages.
So sorry to hear about your doggie. It’s rough. Interestingly my dog is 17 with kidney disease but also had a Librella injection for arthritis 2 weeks ago and hasn’t been doing well the last two weeks. Do you feel there is any connection to the Librella?
Helpful video 🙏🏾 thank you 🫡❤️
Thank you for this informative video! My small elderly dog has kidney disease, and is under vet care. Your video reassures me we are doing the right things. Unfortunately this charming little dog does not like to be messed with, and I am having a hard time getting his meds into him without injuring either him or me. (Guess the breed -- it begins with "C".) He is also picky about what he will eat day by day. But we will keep trying!
Hahaha...another crazy Chihuahua I'm guessing?
@@brendandoherty2159 Yep. lol One of the larger examples or mixes. He's doing very well now - having a checkup tomorrow that I hope will be the last for a while. I posted a video of him barking and hopping, asking for his food.
@@mssmssmssmss how is your dog today?
My baby is only 9. I am monitoring him. I am taking him to the Vet tomorrow so he can be put on IV. He must be hospitalized!
this video was very helpful .. thank you so much.
Thank you so much for the info.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH...
Nice video
One of the most important things you can do to help a pup is feed a whole food, raw diet. "Prescription" diets are far too dry and loaded with ulta processed ingredients, which make the kidneys work harder to filter all the junk out.
My Golden was diagnosed with early stage II CKD in December 2022. She is few a raw diet and takes kidney supporting supplements and her kidney values have remained the same since.
We found out our 1 year old Pitbull had stage 3 kidney failure when he went in for his neuter. He went on a medication that began with a b. I had to give him IV fluids at home, I bought kidney restorer and tinkle tonic from Amazon along with an all raw diet. Raw ground beef no chicken, chicken is higher in protein and I mixed that with carrots,green beans, spinach that I put in the ninja or baby food works too, plus unsweetened apple sauce, pure pumpkin, and 1 raw egg white. Mix that with minute white rice. Has to be the name brand. Because all other rice has additives. Then fish oil. High dose like 3000mg. We got a wonderful year and half more with him.
I Just left my dog at the Vet an hour ago to be on fluids overnight and I will pick him up tomorrow. The Vet basically said it it time. I have read too many posts that say Veterinarians are too quick to call it quits with the kidneys. The diet you have your dog on? How much does it weigh and how much do you feed him/her? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
My heart goes out to you and your dog ❤️
Thanks so much for posting this. ~12 yo chihuahua, newly diagnosed. Currently compiling a list of questions for our next vet visit in a few hours. I am praying for my buddy’s longevity and comfort.
Great and Valuable information 👌🏻👌🏻
My dog is 15yro never been sick but cataracts led to painful glaucoma my Vet recommended to use otc liquid Paracetamol for pain She didn't warn about toxic deadly side affects over a few weeks. I cannot comprehend the logic using such a high risk drug. It ulcerated his stomach throw up blood, destroys red blood cells. Overdoses cause fatal kidney and liver failure. She denied paracetamol poisoning or overdose as his liver/kidney results weren't ok. He almost died ultrasound sadation she suggested it might be his time to go and his old and blind. I took him home to recover, had diarrhea over night. Lost appetite, no food, I gave him colostrum twice a day and heaps of dried liver treats. His red cell count normalized. That was 8 weeks ago. He's still slightly weak but loves walking and sleeping a lot. Now he's drinking and urinating more and having bed accidents. I believe the affects have taking some time to show up and his symptoms spell KD. Had he been euthanized I doubt what killed him would be clearified or confirmed Paracetamol caused. I beyond pissed off and out of pocket almost 3k.
Thank you so much for this clear and helpful information,, great job 😊👍
What can i do if my dog doesn't want to eat the kidney care food? I've tried several brands in canned food and kibble and she won't take it :(
I have a 2yrs old dachshund and hes a suspected leptospirosis, his symptons are loss of appetite, sleeping all day and jaundice. We already visit our vet and he gave us meds like prednisonol,livotine,papi bion plus and lc dox. His appetite back to normal but hes always lying and sip water frequently. He has no fever, vomit only 5x and its not repeat. Hope he can survive this disease❤
How is he?
Thank you from Canada for your great video. My 12 year old Border Collie is in process of testing and thus far vet says he has Kidney Disease.
My 14 year old Molly has CKD but refused to eat the special diet so now her creatinine level is 4.7 and she's stopped eating. We went to the vet and have meds and have tried at-home subcutaneous fluid therapy but that is proving very difficult to administer. It feels like her time to leave us is fast approaching 😢
Switch to a raw diet and you will see instant changes. "Prescription" diets are lacking the proper nutrients and are far too dry. Whole foods and supplements help greatly.
My Golden was diagnosed with super early stage II CKD in December 2022 and today, her levels have remained the same.
@@jelly3299you Mena raw.meat!??
My dog was diagnosed with stage 4 last Friday. I’m so heartbroken.
I’ve noticed that she isn’t eating.
She still pees and poop outside the house. It’s so hard to make the decision. 😢
I may have to make the tough decision soon. God help me.
Are there any natural or home remedies for treating kidney failure in dogs ?? what foods should be feed to them ?
Thank you for helping me understanding of this desease. I took my dog yesterday to the vet where she told me that my dog has kitney desease. She also inform me that the cost of blood test and putting my dog on a drip is very costly. She give me tablets because she throws up. The problem is I don't want to see my dog in pain she don't want to eat. And with the cost to keep my dog alive I don't have money please an you tell me what to do now please I don't want to lose my dog. 🙏🙏Please help
Hows your dog?
@@sihanpa22 unfortunately she dead lost year 😭😢
@@thameenahabrahams2579 mine too.. She went on 2 days ago.. It was painful for us, but we know she is now better and enjoying her new place. 💖💖💖
@@sihanpa22 I'm so sorri to hear about your dog, I'm still talking to my dog just hope she gears me.
Thank you
My baby girl has had a few seizures. I’m taking her to her vet to see if blood work shows any problems with her kidneys. I’m praying 🙏🏼 she’s ok.
My dog had three seizures we took her to the vet she got bloods done. Said she’s old it’s unlikely to come back as epileptic. Came back today with chronic liver disease or failure and said she could have a week could have two weeks she can’t say. She’s 10 this year. I pray your dog is okay x
My dog is in Kidney Failure now. My vet is still trying to prolong the process. She has had Kidney Disease for almost 7 years . Next month will be 7 years.
Yes :( my german shepherd puppy just oone day started feeling sick. Vomiting, weak, no eating and peeing blood. I ran to the ER and the put him down it was too late !!!! I cant stop crying
I’m so So sorry 😢!!! I hope you had great memories with him while Alive !!! God bless you ! You are a caring person !!
I’m at a vet emergency clinic right now , for my old little female mini pin doggie , and has kidney failure ,
The worst thing is that I only have 2 weeks here in the US before I go on my 4th deployment ( us army ) and I’m just praying she can recover somewhat before I leave ! 😭😭😭 ,
Thank you sharing your story though !!
@@tommartinez7101 omg thank you so much!! and I am so sorry you dog is going through this I hope she gets better! Please update me on how it went. :(
My puppy is going through this right now :( I keep holding out hoping he will get better
Thanks Dr.
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Most welcome Rita! :)
@@DogtorPete Dr. I hv lost my pomerion dog 19th of july of his kedney failure. 😥😥😥🐕🐕🐕
My dog is 11. She has to go in for further tests tommorow. But the vet said there was something wrong with her kidney and blood there and she has shown symptoms of cancer
My dog suddenly stopped eating about a week ago and when I took her to the vet he said that she has tick fever and gave some meds. Today I took her to another vet and got her blood tested. Turns out it's kidney failure. Doc said that there's only 10% chance of survival.
I'm sorry to hear Aman. Acute Kidney Failure can be the result of advanced tick bite fever as the red blood cells that carry oxygen to all the organs get destroyed, thereby depriving the organs of oxygen resulting in them getting damaged, sometimes beyond repair.
@@DogtorPete Her creatinine level is 13.5, is there any chance of recovery if we go for dialysis?
@@aman.s.rathore hows your dog now? What does it eat? Se are giving our dog 3 types ofm edication
@@JD-ix3zs She died on 10th.
@@aman.s.rathore I'm very sorry for your loss.
my dog has been drinking about every 1/2 hour for years now, the vet tested for diabetes, not kidney failure, i think the vet was tough on her on a visit, he said she would behave better if i wasn't in the room, she is now very scared if we shop for something there, can't get her within 40 feet of door. when the time comes i will euthenase her at home [by vet] rather than put her through a vet visit. the end won't be any easier whatever the age is.........
I just lost my 7 month old mini goldendoodle to kidney dysplasia. There were only 1-2 symptoms and we didnt notice any thing out of the ordinary until a couple days before and then it was too late
Thank you for the video. Your explanation really helps.
We lost my 14.5 yr old golden retriever 5 days ago. The pain of losing our best friend and family member is raw and painful.
Our vet didnt tell us why amd how she got end stage kidyney failure other than telling us she wasn't optimistic in Maya's future.
Maya's symptoms started with vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, skin ulcers, difficulty getting up.
We told by our vet she had spinal degeneration. What was surprising was that our vet said labs weren't needed even we asked for it.
If possible what is the true cause of kidney failure? Is it dietry, constant spoiling feeding of high salt human table scraps? Food with possible traces of garlic and onions?
Losing her has created a void and emptiness. We would appreciate more information on how to look for signs of ckd for our future dogs.
Hey, I totally understand your pain. I just had the same experience today... We are losing our 10 yr old and we always fed her the best diet. And she got plenty of exercise. I can't even begin to explain the depths of hurt this has caused, my wife and I are beyond devastated. We really don't know how we will function without her. This was too soon and too tragic.
@@arsnikdrums we just need to keep reminding ourselves we had our pups for however long we are lucky to and gave them all the love and care they deserve.
Doc, i don't know if you can help me out or probably shed some light into our situation. I currently have a 10 year old dog who is suffering from CKD. He was a healthy dog a mix of German shepherd and an aspin, was introduced to dog food which is pedigree, he used to hunt house mice too. I warned my family about him hunting mice I also learned that getting leptospirosis from mice hunting can hurt his kidney. We have no idea about the cause of his CKD, he was all healthy until one day it happened. It started with vomiting, lost of appetite and mouth sores. Day 1 of being in the Vet they put him on IV fluids, he had a high count of creatine level. Day 2 he looked more healthier than he was day 1 because of the IV fluids helping his kidney. Day 3 they had to retest and take him off the IV fluids, sadly the creatine level didn't even budge. Now he is at home, he is weak, he has mouth sores and in pain. He does not eat, he vomits his medications and he wobbles when he walks. He also drops on the ground when laying down. He walks around the house in a weird way ever since he was diagnosed. There was a point where my mom was standing up then my dog just walked circles around her which is a bizarre behavior for him. Now we are reading some experiences and have seen stage 4 recoveries which is extremely rare. We are in a tight spot since we do not know if we should keep him on IV fluids, or just give him what he enjoys daily and love him before he pass away. The family is devastated because he has been our younger brother since he was born 10 years ago. I love him but if he needs to go, he can go and rest.
Is he around now?
I lost my 7.5 year old boy coco due to kidney failure 😞
Rayne Nutrition is a veterinary diets that has been helpful to my dog
Can benazepril increase kidney levels in a dog already in kidney failure?
Thank you for the info my dog has ckd also.
Five days ago my 2 year old pup was diagnosed with Kidney failure. The vet thought he had a intestine blockage because he wasn't eating so put him into emergency surgery late Sat. Night but found no blockage and pale Kidneys. Ran blood work and numbers were high so started him on fluid therapy. After 2 days his face started swelling from it and he was throwing up any food he ate so told us to take him home with no help or support in ideas to try besides anti-nausea medication. This is our second day with him at home and the only thing he eats is a few noodles and goes back to sleep. Vet just said to think about calling it but I feel so guilty. I don't know the right move, I feel like I haven't tried everything and don't want to give up on him if he still has some fight. The fact the vet didn't even mention giving him medicine to improve his appetite iritates the hell out of me. When I asked what stage of Kidney failure he is in I got "its not final stage but I don't know what stage it is"?
I'm so sorry Brandon, my wife and I are losing our 10 and a half year old to this exact situation. It's killing us too, the only thing the vet did was prescribe nausea medicine to keep her comfortable. Now I have to let her go in two days because she won't eat or drink at all. We just sleep with her on the floor and hope she's comfortable until then. I feel your pain man.
@Ryan Martin I'm really sorry to hear that 😔 we ended up doing the same thing, set out a bed in the living room and laid with him for a few days hoping for the best but a few days later he started throwing up blood and had fluid build up in the lungs so ended up making the call the day after Christmas. It's by far the worst pain I've had to deal with and it's showing no signs of quitting, but there is at least some comfort knowing we made his last days as comfortable as possible. It sounds like you guys are doing everything you can though and she can sense that and feel it. Prayers for your family, stay strong.
My Maltipoo died of kidney failure just recently. The vet said high in creatinine. My pet died a day after the visit in vet. I just came here to see if it's my fault what made my pet have kidney failure. I saw my pet suffer. There were no symptoms a week before my pet died.
My 14 year old sweet dog is presently having CKD Stage4. I am terrified of losing him and i can see tears rolling down his eyes. What to do to help him.
I have a question. I have bwen to a few Vets with my Schnoodle who is in stage 3 failure but not one has ever taken his blood pressure. In fact, in 35 years of owning dogs and providing medical care regularly, never saw any vet take blood pressure. Why would that not be done?
Just found out I caused my dogs kidney failure due to not getting her teeth cleaned in a timely manner and the infection in her teeth affected her kidneys. I am such a bad dog mom. 😢
My nine year old chiwawa was just administered for acute KD. Do you think she will be ok. The vet said 60/40. I am praying