How to treat kidney failure in dogs?

Most of the fluid that the dog's body passes is water, as the kidneys have lost the ability to concentrate urine. To prevent dehydration, flavored broths that are low sodium can be added to the dog's drinking water to encourage him to drink. This may not be enough to sustain dogs with kidney failure. read more

Dogs with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) are prone to dehydration and you may notice that your dog is lethargic and has a poor appetite. Treatment options for advanced kidney disease are usually limited to treating the symptoms because dialysis and kidney transplants are not readily available for dogs. read more

Acute kidney failure is an abrupt decline in function that occurs over a period of days. Dogs can develop acute kidney problems as a result of ingesting toxins, including antifreeze, certain medications, tainted foods, etc. read more