Peek A Boo is in the Early Stages of Renal Failure

[kjc]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Dr R just answered someone's FAQ about kidney diets and you might find it interesting. The answer follows the post that starts with "I have a 12-year-old mixed breed dog" and is currently the third question on the page.

PetDiets - Ask the Veterinary Nutritionist (DVM + PhD)

Thanks Cathy, that was helpful. I picked up some K/D tonight and... he loves it!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Dr R just answered someone's FAQ about kidney diets and you might find it interesting. The answer follows the post that starts with "I have a 12-year-old mixed breed dog" and is currently the third question on the page.

PetDiets - Ask the Veterinary Nutritionist (DVM + PhD)

that was a very informative read. Thanks for posting.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by kjc

Thanks Cathy, that was helpful. I picked up some K/D tonight and... he loves it!

Good to hear! Hope he does well on it.

[Sammy Mommy]

I'm sorry you and Peek a Boo are facing this. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers to you both. I lost my Sammy to this. He ate the dry k/d for breakfast and the canned k/d for dinner and liked it. We also put the dry k/d in his cookie jar and he had that for a treat. We told him they were cookies. You could also try (but ask your vet first) what our vet told us to give him 1/4 Pepcid once a day, Maalox (I forgot the dosage) to act as a phosphorus binder, doggie vitamins,and I think it was omega 3 fish oil, I wish I could remember better, sorry. He was allowed to have a little bit of cheerios (plain) for a treat, vanilla wafer cookie too. I wish you and Peek a Boo all the very best. Sending hugs too!

[Verbena]

Sending love and good thoughts to the both of you.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by kjc

Thanks Cathy, that was helpful. I picked up some K/D tonight and... he loves it!

You're welcome! I'm glad Peek~A~Boo likes his k/D -- it sounds like it's a trusted product with a proven track record. I am hopeful the right diets buy our little ones some extra!

[KimInMD]

Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear about Peek A Boo. I promise to keep you both in prayer. If it must be, I'm glad that you learned of the diagnosis early, so that you can prevent further decline. I'm glad he likes the K/D. That's so encouraging. We're here for you.

[msyorktown]

Kathy I am so sorry you and Peek are facing this. Know that prayers are being sent that this can be managed so that you have more time with your precious baby. ((huggzz))

[MI Yorkielover]

I am so sorry for little Peek A Boo and you. Prayers going out for you both

[xFoxyx]

My Presley, who will be 17 in August, has been diagnosed with early renal failure. We feed him the Purina NF and give him Azoydl (sp), which has helped his levels so far. He was diagnosed about 6 months ago. We take him twice a week for sub-q fluids (no way can we administer them). So far so good. He said he can live a while in this condition, but of course, mostly his age is going to play a factor. He also is showing signs of dementia as well. My vet, say's he still has good quality of life, so we are hanging in there.

Prayers for your baby! I know how scary it is.