Kidney Disease
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The kidneys filter waste products from the blood, so kidney disease will lead to a build up of toxins in the blood. Kidney disease can arise for a number of reasons, including toxic chemicals, antibiotics, and viral, fungal or bacterial infections. Age may also be a factor.
Symptoms include dehydration, increased drinking, increased urination, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, shivering and diarrhoea. A blood test and urine analysis will be required for your vet to reach a diagnosis. Sometimes an ultrasound or x-rays are necessary.
Acute kidney disease (which comes on fast) would require IV fluids to remove toxins from the blood. There is no specific conventional treatment for chronic kidney disease, although you may be advised to ensure that your dog drinks plenty of water. A special diet may also be recommended.
See also:
Complementary Healthcare Products
The kidneys filter waste products from the blood, so kidney disease will lead to a build up of toxins in the blood. Kidney disease can arise for a number of reasons, including toxic chemicals, antibiotics, and viral, fungal or bacterial infections. Age may also be a factor.
Symptoms include dehydration, increased drinking, increased urination, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, shivering and diarrhoea. A blood test and urine analysis will be required for your vet to reach a diagnosis. Sometimes an ultrasound or x-rays are necessary.
Acute kidney disease (which comes on fast) would require IV fluids to remove toxins from the blood. There is no specific conventional treatment for chronic kidney disease, although you may be advised to ensure that your dog drinks plenty of water. A special diet may also be recommended.
When one of my dogs was diagnosed with autoimmune disease, he was treated by a homeopathic vet. A blood test also revealed that he had poorly functioning kidneys. He was given the herb Solidago (from Bioforce) and the next time his blood was profiled, the kidney reading came back normal. Other herbal products are available that can really help.
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