FAQ

Dogs with kidney disease should avoid foods high in protein, phosphorus, and sodium, as well as toxic substances like grapes, raisins, and certain medications.

The first stage of kidney disease in dogs is characterized by subtle changes in kidney function without outward clinical signs, detected early using SDMA or mild elevations in creatinine.

With proper treatment and early diagnosis, dogs with kidney disease can live for several months to even years while maintaining a good quality of life.

Three warning signs of kidney disease in dogs include increased thirst and urination, decreased appetite, and weight loss or muscle wasting.

Dogs with kidney disease may show increased thirst and urination, appetite loss, weight loss, vomiting, lethargy, and in advanced stages, bad breath and mouth ulcers.

Symptoms of kidney disease in dogs include increased thirst and urination, decreased appetite, weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, bad breath, mouth ulcers, pale gums, weakness, poor coat condition, and changes in urination or bowel habits.

All dog breeds can develop UTIs, but female dogs, especially those with anatomical abnormalities, chronic health conditions, or older age, are at higher risk.

While you can observe symptoms at home, definitive diagnosis of a UTI in dogs requires a veterinary exam and urinalysis to accurately detect infection.

While any breed can get a UTI, female dogs and those with anatomical abnormalities or chronic health issues like diabetes are particularly at higher risk.

You can observe symptoms of a UTI at home, such as frequent urination, straining, or blood in urine, but a definitive diagnosis requires a vet's urinalysis.