| It is probably one of the leading causes of death in | | | | back or stiff legs and your dog can have extreme |
| older dogs. There are two forms in which the disease | | | | pain in the kidneys. Any dog owner should be sure to |
| can manifest itself, acute or chronic. The acute form | | | | watch for these signs of kidney disease. |
| can happen so quickly and suddenly, while the chronic | | | | There are different symptoms shown with chronic |
| form begins slowly and progresses over time. Sadly | | | | kidney disease. Where they would usually gulp food |
| for the owner, news of either form of disease is | | | | they may begin to show signs of a decrease in |
| upsetting. | | | | appetite so drastic they do not want to eat. They |
| This disease causes a loss of approximately seventy | | | | could even stop eating all together. Weight loss will |
| percent of normal kidney function and it is these | | | | occur in time. An increase in thirst and the amount of |
| organs that act as the body\'s filtration system. If | | | | water they drink will increase which is one of the first |
| these do not work properly, toxins and waste | | | | warning signs that the disease has begun. This signs |
| products slowly build up in the blood. This can lead to | | | | are common with the condition. There may be an |
| a variety of problems, and sadly, eventual death. This | | | | increase in the frequency of urination as the dog can |
| unfortunately is the harsh reality of canine kidney | | | | lose bladder control. In some cases urination can |
| disease. | | | | become painful and often impossible with blood |
| The ability of a dog\'s body to properly function is | | | | showing up in the urine. Any signs of urine |
| stopped by kidney failure. A number of symptoms | | | | symptoms, vomiting, lethargic or depressed in your |
| and warning signs will likely become obvious when the | | | | pet should be treated as a warning sign and you |
| toxins begin to build up in their bodies. The acute | | | | should call your vet immediately since canine kidney |
| time form usually appears more quickly even though | | | | disease is serious and can be deadly. It could be |
| both these chronic diseases show different | | | | possible to get control over the disease if it is caught |
| symptoms. Dogs that suffer with this form of kidney | | | | soon enough. |
| disease can become dehydrated. Gently pull the skin | | | | The treatment that a vet will start, for this very |
| on your dog\'s stomach to test them for hydration. | | | | serious ailment, is typically four staged. The first step |
| The skin should spring back. There is a real possibility | | | | is to carry out a physical check up to eliminate other |
| that your dog is dehydrated if it does not. | | | | reasons for the symptoms. Next is the verification |
| Your dog may have noticeable trouble passing urine | | | | from the owner regarding the history and symptoms |
| or produce no urine as all. Your pet may be a victim | | | | of this disorder. Then there will be tests - a blood |
| of acute kidney disease if they have this warning | | | | test and finally a urine test to confirm the prognosis. |
| sign. You may see your animal moving with an arched | | | | |