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What is Renal disease? Renal Disease affects an unusually large number of dogs. Renal damage is irreversible; dogs lose structure and function in affected nephrons (kidney cells). Renal damage is progressive, so if untreated, normal nephrons are destroyed. Dietary management is geared toward preserving normal nephrons.
Feeding affected dogs a controlled diet usually preserves remaining nephrons function. Diets must have proper amounts of calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Concentrations of certain vitamins must not exceed requirements. Dietary protein is sometimes reduced to a minimum. Feeding 3 small meals per day is recommended.
Please note each diet is designed to meet varying requirement of sodium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. At the end of each recipe, directions are given for restoring normal phosphorus levels.
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Information provided on this site is not a substitute for veterinary care. See your vet before you begin a complementary natural health care plan. The statements on this Web site have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration/Center for Veterinary Medicine, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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