I'm not sure if kidney failure is only common in Yorkies. I read somewhere recently that kidney failure is the #1 killer of dogs. I also heard Yorkshire Terriers were the 3rd most popular dog to have. Put those two things together and maybe that's why so many Yorkies seem to get this condition. I do not have a new Yorkie yet, but am also curious if there is something preventative we could do as owners to fend off our pets from getting this horrible disease. I am planning to get another dog at some point (mine passed away just 2 months ago) and have wondered... what if we put the pup on KD food from the beginning?? I'm sure the vet would think that crazy, but just a thought for prevention.
Kristen |