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Originally Posted by Yorkie24U  I agree with Mimimomo, get tested for Kidney Disease. I have two 3 lb. yorkies , one went to skin and bones, lots of drinking water/ peeing a lot. Test results showed 2nd stage kidney disease as of 3 months ago. I now have them on pressure cooked Chicken Thighs ground up with mashed sweet potato added, some mashed green beans mixed with broth from the chicken dark meat. They love it ! To that I add Kidney Support Gold drops (2) at each of their 2 meals. They gobble it up in hopes they gain some weight and feel better. The older one is in early stage of Kidney Disease. They are 13 and 15 yrs old. They get tested every 3 months now and seem to be doing ok. The chicken thighs are low in phosperous, as are the sweet potatoes, green beans. Limit treats and get your little one eating more protein. Good luck with your furbaby and please post vet visit results. |
So sorry to hear about your precious girls. I hope they continue to do well...moisture is key for healthy kidneys!
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Originally Posted by Samc Bailey (and Mia) both eat Royal Canin Veterenary Diet Hypoallergenic Selected Protein Adult PR (Potato-Rabbit) canned "D  ll" food. Also mixed with the dry version of the same. Mia is built like a mini-tank and eats half or less than half of what Bailey is fed. Mia is also 3 years old (she is our Little Red Haired Girl).
So all that said I think a kidney inspection is in order. Do you know if that requires a blood draw? Bailey is one of those that is better sedated because as he has a very low tolerance for pain, needles, restraint, etc...... it is not worth the stress on him. We usually get other things done at the same time, like anal glands, nails, teeth cleaning, ears plucked, etc..
I can't thank you all enough for your kind, thoughtful and experienced answers.  Yorkies Rule |
For a urinalysis, they need a sterile urine sample. If you can, collect a sample in a cup when he pees. The vet can get also get a sterile sample either by catheter (for males) or needle draw.