Tag Archives: Renal Essentials

Diet and Supplements for Older Dogs

Hello Dr. Smith, I have a female beagle who is probably between 13-15 years old. I am not certain because she was a stray. I’ve had her about 11 1/2 years. She has been having liver and thyroid issues for … Continue reading

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Support for Kidney Disease in Dogs

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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Cat with Kidney Disease

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

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 Kidney Stones

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

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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Welsh Corgi with Pancreatitis

I have been using your products for a few years now.  I have a 13 year old welsh corgi  currently on Merrick dry and canned food, going between the senior formula and grammy’s pot pie with organic chicken. He is … Continue reading

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Renal Essentials Helps Improve Renal Blood Flow

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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Cat with Chronic Renal Failure

I have an elderly Abyssinian with diagnosed Chronic Renal Failure.   He has been on SubQ fluids (Normosaol-R) for almost 2 years. He gets Normosol-R with KCL 2x daily at home with me now, 120 mls per session.  Are there any B … Continue reading

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