All about kidneys
What do kidneys look like
shaped somewhat like a kidney bean, and their size varies with the size of the dog.
Whats the purpose of a kidney diet
diets are formulated to help dogs with CKD avoid metabolic acidosis
Jerky snacks
Nope
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Polyuria/ Polydipsia
yes most commonly noticed signs
where are they
two kidneys lie against the back abdominal wall, lateral to the spine, in the lumbar region.
Should a CKD dog have high protein in the diet?
NO, kidney diets tend to have lower protein concentrations
Baby carrots
YESS
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Clear urine
yes, could indicate kidneys not concentrating urine as well as before
Can dogs live with only one kidney like humans?
Dogs, like humans, have the ability to live with one kidney relatively easily and it’s not uncommon for dogs to need to have one kidney removed due to infection or disease. Advancements in medicine have improved the treatments that are available and are far more common than they ever used to be and this has also helped with a dog’s recovery time.
what about phosphorus, high or low concentration?
Low
Rawhides or pig ears
nopes
Different letters designate different flavors and textures. (A,E,S,F)
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Bad Breath
Pets might start to develop bad breath due to the toxins accumulated in their bodies. occasionally in late stages of CKD ulcers can be found in the mouth
What do kidneys do
the function of the kidneys is to make urine, a “waste” product of body metabolism.
How many pets have this disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects an estimated 1% to 3% of all cats and 0.5% to 1.5% of all dogs.
fruit slices
yes, (apples and bananas) not grapes
Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.)TM Technology for cats and also labeled for reducing risk of certain crystals in cats
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Dry flaky skin/ paws, dry nose, itchy skin
Dogs with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) are prone to dehydration. Itchy skin because of deposits of phosphorous and calcium in the skin
What is a nephron
functional unit of the kidney
What is the glomerulus
The glomerulus is a congregation of blood vessels contained within Bowman’s capsule, and the glomeruli are located in the outer portion of each kidney (cortex). Blood is filtered as it passes through the kidney’s collection of glomeruli.
salted popcorn?
nope, regular is fine
Contains antioxidants
Purina NF, others do as well but NF has it on the bag labeling (any of the above are fine)
Vomiting/ diarrhea
These are typiaccly late signs and can be accompanied by weight loss, lack of appetite and severe dehydration.