Kidney problems are fairly common in dogs especially as they age. Just like in humans, dog kidneys remove the waste materials and toxins from the dog. Animals, like humans, waste throughout
the day as part of living and then
Protein is a very important part of everybody’s diet, including dogs. Protein strengthens muscles and makes the body healthier. Dogs especially need protein but some are unable to digest protein due to kidney disease and kidneys are the
Studies suggest that 1 in 10 dogs are likely to die from chronic kidney disease and it becomes more likely they will develop this condition as they age. The particular breed of the dog may also be a
Obesity in our pets can lead to many health problems, especially kidney and liver disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart failure and even cancer.
Many if not more than half of pets in America are overweight. One of the tell-tale
Experts are calling for veterinarians to recognize acute kidney disease (AKI) in cats as a dynamic and complex disease. AKI is a serious and usually severe form of kidney failure. Unlike CKD,
which is chronic and usually develops gradually,
Phosphorus is a mineral used in important functions in the body and, in the case of a cat it is bonded with calcium to form calcium phosphate. Calcium phosphorus is used in creating healthy teeth
and bones within the
It is absolutely astounding and, perhaps scary as to what could be poisonous to your dog in your home. They tend to eat just about anything. Humans can read labels and remember what we are allergic to, but
Feeding your pet supplements can be a bit of a to-do, especially when it comes to cats who are sometimes notoriously finicky eaters. However, there are some helpful tips to ensure they are able to glean all the benefits of
We have all heard at some point of “chronic kidney disease” or “renal insufficiency” in pets. This is the most common illness affecting cats and dogs and causing their death as well.
The kidneys are the organs that
Like Humans, cats also have kidneys and they serve the same purpose. Their functions include creating hormones and enzymes, helping in the development of red blood cells, regulating blood pressure, removing wastes from the bloodstream. Generally, a cat’s kidneys can
