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Originally Posted by bonitalou  My dear puppy just turned 1 on 8/10 and just this week was diagnosed with Kidney problems. She was not born with this. It all started a month or so ago when she started vomiting. Recently she has had bouts of diarrhea. I took her to the vet and they put her on meds (anti-inflamatory for intestine issues and meds for parasites (which they thought could be giardia). No stool sample was requested. Kept her on meds for 10 days and a bland diet (ID). As soon as her meds ended and I put her back on her regular dog food., she got the same thing back. I took her in Monday and they ran tests and found her kidney level to be 38 (normals are 10-24). Needless to say, I'm devastated and can't believe that she acquired this disease in the past 8 months. She was tested 8 months ago before surgery for a hernia and she was fine. She is now on a rice/hamburger diet for two weeks and then will be put on kidney food. The vet says she's probably got more than one thing going on. He believes she DOES have some intestonal issues, but also has kidney issues. She's VERY playful and not at all lithargic.
Has anyone ever had this problem with such a young dog? |
No, but my older Yorkie (15 yo) was diagnosed with K.D. 2 years ago. Has the Vet started your dog on Hills Prescription Diet K/D? That's what Chewy has been eating for 2 yrs (K/D canned food) and not only does the vet think he got over the K.D., but Chewy just loves the taste of the food. Now my new pup is wanting me to feed him K/D...he loves the taste too (so I give him a little taste occasionally). I highly recommend that food - it saved Chewy's life 2 yrs ago. Good luck.