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Kidney failure is a scary prognosis for a dog or cat owner. Knowing more about the disease can help you understand what is happening to your dog or cat. It can also help you make intelligent decisions regarding your pet’s care.
Kidney failure is also known as renal failure and it may have many different causes. Learn more about canine and feline kidney failure by reading through the following list of articles. You will find a great deal of valuable information about how kidney failure occurs, the different forms of renal failure, how the disease is diagnosed and monitored, and how kidney disease is treated in the dog and cat.
- Kidney Failure in Dogs and Cats – Find out more about what causes kidney failure in dogs and cats.
- Symptoms of Kidney Failure in Dogs and Cats – Learn to recognize the symptoms and signs of canine and feline kidney failure.
- Testing for Canine and Feline Kidney Disease – Numerous tests are used to both diagnose and monitor the progress of kidney disease in dogs and cats. Find out more about these tests and what to expect if your pet is suffering from renal failure.
- Treating Chronic Canine and Feline Renal Failure – Treatment for chronic kidney failure in the dog or cat can be complex and sometimes confusing. Learn more about the therapies used to treat chronic canine and feline renal failure.
- Treating Acute Renal Failure in Dogs and Cats – Acute kidney failure in the dog or cat may require prompt and aggressive treatment. Read more about how feline and canine acute renal failure is managed.
- Preventing Kidney Failure in Dogs and Cats – Preventing illness before it occurs is always preferable to trying to treat existing disease. Although kidney failure may not always be preventable, there are some measures that you can put into practice for your dog or cat that may help increase his chances of avoiding kidney failure.
Medical Disclaimer: All advice offered is general, and the Pet Health Care Gazette is not responsible for any problems arising from the use or misuse of the information. Since each animal and each situation is unique, we recommend that you contact your own veterinarian for help with any health or behavior problems in your pet.
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About Lorie Huston, DVM
Lorie Huston is a veterinarian, pet health and pet care expert, professional writer, blogger, social media and blogging consultant, and SEO strategist.
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So many pets lose their lves to kidney failure, and it’s horrible knowingthat it is managable but it is an irreversable condition. You can maintain the disease with a combination of certain medications, but all you are doing is prolongingthe pets life.
Have you lost a pet to kidney failure, Teresa?
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