​**This Item Is Gluten and Grain Free**

Ingredients: beef (25% fat), potato, sweet potato , carrots, tomato, green beans, peas, blueberries, salt substitute (potassium chloride), canola oil, salt iodized (sodium chloride), baking soda, vitamins A, C, D, E, B-6, B-12,thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, manganese, potassium

   The diets in this section are formulated for dogs with renal disease and require a prescription from your veterinarian. All the renal diets that we offer have certain nutritional restrictions, so they are not complete and balanced and should not be fed to a healthy pet. 

Chronic renal failure is a common problem and can be diagnosed at any age. It is the third most common cause of death in the dog. Renal disease is a progressive disorder and early detection can be difficult. The first signs usually don’t develop until the kidney has lost more than 75% function.

 

Acute renal failure can sometimes be reversed if caught early and treated aggressively. Some causes can include: hypotension from shock or heart failure, hemorrhage, severe dehydration or infections, bladder rupture, antifreeze or other toxic ingestion, leptospirosis, etc. Severe damage to the kidneys can lead to chronic renal failure.

 

There are many different causes of chronic renal failure and sometimes a specific cause cannot be determined.  There can be many clinical symptoms associated with renal disease. Usually the first physical sign that an owner will notice is increased drinking and increased urination. Gastrointestinal signs are more common in dogs; vomiting is more likely but diarrhea can also be present late in chronic renal failure. Weight loss, dry dull hair coat, oral lesions and dehydration can all be symptoms as well. Metabolic chemistry abnormalities can be seen on routine lab work performed at your veterinarian.

 

In addition to medical therapies, dietary management is critical to the treatment of this disease. Renal  friendly diets are generally restricted in protein, phosphorus, calcium and sodium. Compared to the average pet food, protein is restricted by about 30% to 50%, while phosphorus is restricted by 70% to 80%. Treatment should provide adequate nutrient intake to provide good body condition. Both of these usually deteriorate during the progression of the disease and can cause physical changes in the pet, change in taste and smell, and anorexia.

 

We recommend that you see your veterinarian at least every 6 months for a regular checkup or sooner if your pet is not doing well.