I am so sorry to hear about Tiny.... I know how hard this can be. My Sparkle is 9 too. I am a mother of three little yorkies an a mother of a 2 year old little boy and in my spare time I have researched and researched kidney disease in dogs many nights after my little boy goes to sleep. What I found and you can research it too--because my husband thought I was CRAZY when I told him--was that acupuncture really can help kindey disease. So I looked for a vet who did this and found VCA animal hospital in my area--they are wonderful and take a conventional/homeopathic approach. I do this in addition to my vet that Sparkle has gone too for years and she isn't too open to it but I have seen a world of difference. VCA animal hospitals have a website and are all over--check it out if you can. The accupuncture did amazing things for Sparkles nausea--the vet knew as soon as she examined her how upset her stomach by just pusing pressure points and I have seen a huge difference in her. The prescription med's my vet gave her for nausea didn't help. PLEASE give this a try--I am SO THANKFUL I did.... Also she put her on some homeopathic oils, a powder and Azodyl. Based on Tiny's situation and bloodwork, they will find something that can help. If you ever have any questions please reach out and good luck. Sparkle is eating Three Dog Bakery Gracie's Gourmet Meals and I add in some white rice that was mixed with unsalted butter. Diet is so important too. Milkbones aren't good for dogs with kidney diesease so we stopped them. Trying to give her all low protein natural treats and food. Thinking of you... Again, please research this for Tiny and don't lose hope....
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Originally Posted by TinyDog  My little guy Tiny began with loosing weight, vomiting and diarrhea. I took him to the vet which placed him on the Hills Perscription Diet. Also began him on vitamin drops. He doesn't like the food, still has diarrhea and nausea. He is 9 years old and is breaking my heart to see him go through this. I am a longtime Paramedic and deal with renal disease on a daily basis with patients. I am finding it hard dealing with this and seeing him go through this disease. |