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143julz · 11-07-2008, 07:37 PM

Wendy your right, it seems like there has to be something.
I was talking to a breeder that said she feeds her dogs k/d from the age of 10 yrs on regardless. In her opinoin, most dogs seem to go from heart or kidney disease at old age.
She actually knew another show dog breeder that lost a Yorkie that was about 12-14 mon from kidney disease, yes, MONTHS. She mentioned that "a" vacines could have been the cause of the downward spiral.... Interesting tidbit as I'm searching and talking to others, makes one wonder for sure.
How can k/d really be "bad" for your dog anyways at that age, it's like feeding them low cal diet or senior diet, right? Just something to make you think about...
Thanks again!

11-07-2008, 07:37 PM	#75
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	Preventative For Kidney Issues Wendy your right, it seems like there has to be something. I was talking to a breeder that said she feeds her dogs k/d from the age of 10 yrs on regardless. In her opinoin, most dogs seem to go from heart or kidney disease at old age. She actually knew another show dog breeder that lost a Yorkie that was about 12-14 mon from kidney disease, yes, MONTHS. She mentioned that "a" vacines could have been the cause of the downward spiral.... Interesting tidbit as I'm searching and talking to others, makes one wonder for sure. How can k/d really be "bad" for your dog anyways at that age, it's like feeding them low cal diet or senior diet, right? Just something to make you think about... Thanks again! __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!! Last edited by 143julz; 11-07-2008 at 07:39 PM.