Hi. I'm very sorry your baby has been diagnosed with Kidney Disease. My last yorkie was diagnosed with renal failure at age 12 and lived with it to age 16, but it was a lot of work and expense keeping him healthy.
You mentioned that your pup has a BUN of 99. Did your vet suggest sub q fluids to hydrate him and possibly lower that number? We did daily fluids at home for three years. It was the single most valuable intervention we put in place and I am sure it was what kept him alive. You did not mention the creatinine level. Creatinine is a better indicator of kidney function.
I have not used the Five Leaf Pharmacy products but know a couple of people that have. I don't want to say that they don't work at all because some people have limited early success with them, but their good reviews are all on their own webpage. They seem to offer a burst of help early on, but with no staying power and the products are very expensive. I would definitely do some more research and talk to your vet before investing in the product. My vet told us not to use them, that they were an expensive diuretic for the most part, and that our money would be better spent rehydrating our dog than dehydrating him. Of course, your mileage with the product may very well be different as mine is only anecdotal evidence since I didn't use it myself.
Diana |