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02-20-2008, 06:49 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ENGLAND
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| Kidney Disease/ Prevention. Hi, Is there anybody out there feeding there dogs with Hills kd, Prescription Diet? Recently Tara my 7 year old Yorkie died of Kidney Failure; I have another Yorkie Penny who is 10 I did not want Penny to have the same problems, so I did some research and found that Yorkshire Terriers, along with other breeds of dogs are prone to Kidney Disease, After more research I discovered Hills Prescription Diet k/d Canine (kidney defense); it is a complete dietetic pet food for the support of renal function in cases of chronic or temporary renal insufficiency in dogs. it has a low level of phosphorus and a restricted level of protein of high quality, I discovered this product to late for Tara, but Penny has been on it for about 4 months now,and loves it, she has become more alert, her eyes are brighter,Her hair used to fall out while bathing it doesn't now, her hair has become thicker and shinier, and there are no more slimy horrible poos, just you know what I mean Lovely Poos, Both of the dogs where fed on Eukanuba dried food from being puppies with a little lean chicken, I would really recomm end this product, bye the way Penny has no known kidney problems I'm just taking preventative steps. Regards http://frasers.healthyk9.hop.clickbank.net/ |
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02-20-2008, 12:15 PM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I'm so sorry about your Tara . It's so difficult to lose our fur babies. I'm really glad you found something that works for Penny - and I hope she lead a looooooong, spoiled rotten, rich life! Personally, I'm not a fan of anything Science Diet/Hills or Eukanuba - they have a lot of fillers/allergens. And, Eukanuba was busted big time for cruelty in their animal testing on dogs (cruelly ironic and sad). So, for me, we go another route. But if it works for Penny - I'm not going to argue! Welcome to YT and I hope you stick around - would love to see pics of your baby.
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02-20-2008, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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| I posted this in another thread you posted in: I'm so sorry about Tara. Kidney problems make me very nervous. Did the vet recommend putting Penny on this food with no history of problems? K/D is extremely low in protein. It is so low that I wonder if it can effect the other organs adversely? Did the vet say it is safe to feed a healthy dog this food? I have read that they should get 18-20% minimum for a healthy dog. __________________
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02-20-2008, 12:52 PM | #4 | |
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The myth that too much protein harms kidneys is outdated as the studies were done years ago with poor quality commercial food. The key is feeding a high quality protein which the premium commercial diets available today have. The same goes with liver disease. Dr. Center recommends that asymptomatic MVD dogs not be put on a reduced protein diet. Again, too little protein can actually damage the liver. Only dogs who have hepatic encephalopathy (neurological problems from too much ammonia) should be put on a low protein diet. I've mentioned this before, but Lady's specialist said that studies done at Waltham University have now shown that high carbohydrate diets alone can cause diabetes in dogs and especially cats. Since both are naturally carnivores, their bodies are not equipped to break down the carbs properly so it is like feeding them pure sugar. This is a very interesting article about the importance of protein for dogs, even senior dogs. http://www.dogaware.com/seniordiets.html | |
02-20-2008, 12:59 PM | #5 |
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| On Friday my Samantha is going in to have her remaining molars taken out as they are causing bacterial infection. Even with regular cleaning her teeth have been a problem for years. A week ago my vet did a blood panel and her numbers were elevated. (possible early renal failure). But at the same time she was somewhat dehydrated so that can throw the numbers off. Sooo.. first things first are her teeth and then I will go from there. Redo blood work and then see. My reason for posting is I've had my babies on Canidae for almost a year now and they have done well. Sami is on canned because of dental. Of all the natural food out there, Canidae is the lowest in protein and not bad in fat. Last year my Odie had struvite crystals the meds were very hard on him and my vet wanted to put him on Science Diet k/d. I was not happy at all and thought what good is corn going to do for him. So I've had him on Solid Gold Berry Balance for a year now and he is fine. It's a supplement (powder form) and I sprinkle it over his food once a day. Within a week of starting Berry Balance no more blood in his urine and within a week and a half no more accidents in the house. I think my vet may want to change her diet to Hills but for me it's going to be a no go. Each baby is different and responds accordingly but for my babies I'm trying Holistic methods. I say my prayers that Sami's blood work was off because of dehydration. She's my oldest, she and I have been together along time. So I worry, but I really do think that staying away from grains are the best way to go. There isn't (perfect food out there in a commercial way) but my homecooking was not a hit with my kids. Just try to do some research and go from there. P.S. Odie was on Science Diet kibble when he developed crystals. Please hold a good thought for my Sami on Friday that all goes well. I worry so when they have to be put under even if it's light. I'm so sorry about your baby Tara |
02-20-2008, 01:17 PM | #6 | |
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I totally agree with Ellie May, unless a vet prescribed low protein I wouldn't feed it. | |
02-21-2008, 09:44 AM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida
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| Low protein My dog has been on k/d for about 3 months now. He has kidney problems which the specialist says we have caught at the right time to slow down the process. So I am keeping him on it for now. I am so sorry for the loss of Tara. |
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