Is kidney failure painful in dogs?

After approximately 2/3 of the kidney tissue is destroyed, there is a rapid rise in waste products in the bloodstream and an apparent sudden onset of severe disease. The clinical signs of more advanced kidney failure include loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, and very bad breath. read more

A veterinarian may recommend euthanization if a dog is suffering, unresponsive to pain management or too weak to handle necessary life sustaining treatment. Keeping Your Pet Comfortable. You can help keep your dog comfortable during end stage kidney failure. Here are some ways to help: Spend as much time as possible with your dog. read more

In dogs, chronic kidney failure is associated with aging, and in simple terms can be considered to be "wearing out" of the kidney tissues. The age of onset is often related to the size of the dog. For most small dogs, the early signs of kidney failure occur at about ten to fourteen years of age. read more

Kidney failure in dogs can be extremely serious. Check out our dog owners guide to kidney failure in canines for easy to understand explanations & tips. read more