Category Archives: Kidney

Support for Kidney Disease in Dogs

Posted on November 2, 2012 by hpiadmin

My mini dashchund has been diagnosed as being in the beginning stages of kidney disease. The vet has suggested she be on a strict diet of Science Diet Kidney Disease formula only. She is 14 yrs old. I have had … Continue reading →

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Should Dog with Kidney Failure take Heartworm Preventatives?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by hpiadmin

My question concerns the use of heartworm preventative in dogs with advanced kidney failure. My 17 year-old westie mix (female, 10 pounds) was diagnosed with kidney failure two years ago. We have done the sub-Q fluid treatment for some time … Continue reading →

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Cat with Kidney Disease

Posted on June 29, 2012 by hpiadmin

I have a very old female Siamese cat–I’m going to guess that she is 15-18 years old, we got her as a spayed adult. She has known kidney and thyroid problems. She will not eat the “kidney protective” canned food … Continue reading →

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Dog with Kidney Stones

Posted on June 25, 2012 by hpiadmin

My dog Randy is 12 years old and has just been diagnosed with a kidney stone. He is currently on Merrick dry and canned food, Dinovite and a fish oil supplement. I have used Immugen in the past for some … Continue reading →

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Cat with Cancer and Mild Kidney Failure

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I recently ordered some Immugen for my cat.  She has cancer and mild kidney failure.  She is being treat with Metacam for the cancer and Fortekor, which contains 2.5mg of benazepril hydrochloride, for high blood pressure which is connected to … Continue reading →

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Dog with Brushite Stones

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a nine year old Papillon who has just completed his second surgery within twelve months for Brushite stones.  For the whole year we followed closely the diet for Calcium Oxalate stones, to no avail, and now I’m in a … Continue reading →

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Vitamin A and Kidney Disease in Dogs

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

 I have been using Ocuclear for my Dalmatian who has glaucoma and is blind in one eye.  She is 12 yrs old and has kidney disease – she is still in overall good health but I just read that you … Continue reading →

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Cat with Kidney Stones

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a cat who has kidney stones, the vet thinks maybe a tumor.  She is on an antibiotic.   I was wondering what items on your site would you recommend if it is just stones. She is seems to be in … Continue reading →

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Senior Min Pin with Anxiety and Urination Issues

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a nearly 16 year old Female Min pin that was spayed before her first period.  She has been relatively healthy most of her life, but has always been a very sensitive dog.  She has cataracts in both eyes … Continue reading →

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Renal Essentials Helps Improve Renal Blood Flow

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have been using Ocuclear from Thorne that I purchased at your website for quite a while; my 12 year old dalmatian has glaucoma.  Her recent blood test showed her kidney numbers to be very high.  My vet and I … Continue reading →

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