A renal disease or failure diagnosis for your dog can be scary. It leaves you with questions regarding the severity of the disease and whether it may be time to bid your dog goodbye.
According to Pet Health Network, at least one in ten dogs gets a kidney disease at some point in their lifetime. Therefore, it is a challenging yet necessary subject for dog owners.
All dog diseases that affect the kidney can eventually cause renal failure. These include:
- Congenital Diseases
- Geriatric Degeneration
- Toxicosis
- Bacterial Infections
The International Renal Interest Society classifies the stages of chronic kidney disease from number 1 through 4. With 1 being the mildest and 4 the most severe.
If more than two-thirds of your dog’s kidney tissue is damaged, there will be an increase in waste in the blood. The kidneys have limited ability to regulate nutrient levels.
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