Humans aren't the only ones that suffer from kidney ailments. There are a number of diseases and conditions which can cause dogs to suffer as well. The problem is, they can't tell you when they are in pain or feeling discomfort. That's why it is important for you to be able to recognize canine kidney symptoms in your dog. Even though a number of conditions produce the same types of symptoms, recognizing that something unusual is happening can encourage you to get a diagnosis and provide your dog with the care he needs before he goes into total renal failure.
Many people don't even realize that dogs can develop kidney problems just like humans do, much less know what the symptoms are. Many dogs will begin drinking more water and urinating more than usual when they develop the disease. Although this can signal other diseases, there are often others that accompany them.
Your dog may be losing weight even though he is consuming his usual amount of food. Increased drinking and urination are the most common canine kidney symptoms, but you may also observe changes in its coat, vomiting, weakness, and dehydration. Other reasons your dog may exhibit the excessive drinking and urinating could be due to liver disease, high blood calcium, or pituitary gland problems.
If your dog is showing difficulty in passing urine, there is likely something blocking the flow of urine. Sometimes dogs will develop calcium stones and there will often be blood in the urine. Whenever you spot troubling canine kidney symptoms, it important to see a vet for diagnosis.
There are two different types of kidney disease that affect dogs: acute and chronic. Acute forms of canine kidney disease show symptoms quickly and suddenly while the chronic form will begin slowly and progress gradually over time.
Different canine kidney symptoms occur for each instance. With the sudden appearance of an acute condition, the symptoms may appear suddenly with the fast onset of the illness. These diseases can lead to dehydration which can be determined from the elasticity of your dog's skin. Reduced or no urine production usually signals an acute condition. In some pets, stiff legs or an arched back can mean they are experiencing pain associated with the condition.
Chronic conditions my produce symptoms such as decreased appetite and resulting weight loss along with an increase in thirst, often the first warning signs An increase in urination, loss of bladder control, vomiting and depression are other common canine kidney symptoms. If your dog shows even one of these symptoms, get him checked out by a vet.
Many conditions can be treated in the early stages and further damage to the kidneys may be prevented. If your dog has been treated for a urinary or kidney ailment, take preventative measures to be sure the problem does not come back.
Author Resource:-
Kate Rieger is partnered with the Kentucky S.N.I.P clinic to provide affordable homeopathic alternatives for pet owners in the Kentuckiana region. Visit her site http://www.Pet-Natural-Remedies.com to find out more about a natural home treatment to relieve canine kidney symptoms.
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