A common symptom of kidney failure in dogs is excessive urination and increased water consumption. Other symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, weight loss, and a loss of appetite. One reason behind kidneys malfunction is an increase in creatinine. This is a waste product that can rise in the blood, and is eliminated from the kidneys of the pet.

A high level of creatinine can be caused by a reduction of fluid volume in the blood stream of the dog. Other factors can be dehydration, or a heart disease.

 

To reduce the creatinine, you can:

 

  • Reduce their protein intake.

 

  • A restriction of phosphate.

 

  • A reduction in sodium in their meals.

 

  • Giving canned diets to increase water consumption.

 

  • Preparing home-cooked renal diets in a balanced way.

 

  • Giving a multivitamin to the dog.

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