[Lil Sis]

Hi Kathy. I am sorry and I understand how scared and hopeless this makes you feel. My Sam was just diagnosed with the same about 10 days ago. I was really loss and spent the first days crying because I misunderstood and thought he had protein loss also.

Anyway I received the same advice from Cathy and Linda. Good advice. My vet started him on hills k9 and I already was home cooking using a supplement from Balance-it so I got a recipe from the Vets at Balance it.

I also joined a yahoo group.. k9 kidney diet.. it was recommended by scoobersmom. I opened a new email account (free with gmail or ymail) to use for the group because you get a lot of emails. Many members believe in home cooking and supplements to help their dogs, of course don’t do anything without research and checking with your vet. I find the mod on the group very supportive and at the least you get a lot of understanding from people who love their pets and understand what you are feeling.


At this point Sam seams to be doing well. He eats the hills k9 and I am going to prepare the balance-it receips this week end and freeze daily servings for a months supply. The vet said to bring him back in 6 months.
I hope this helps you.. I think we are both lucky to have Linda and Cathy with their experences and knowledge to help us!!!