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Date Posted: 17:01:18 07/25/11 Mon
Author: TF
Subject: Doggie woes

Our 10 year old Border Collie/Sheltie mix, Lila was diagnosed today as having Acute Chronic Renal Failure.
Her blood work was horrible and now I know why she has been losing weight and feeling bad. We opted for a special diet, some phosphate binding medication an antibiotic and time.
The vet said if she were a human she would be on dialysis but they dont do that with dogs especially her age.
Hopefully if we can get her BUN and Creatinine levels down she will be good to go with some close monitoring.
She is a backyard dog and pretty much a mutt but she is part of our family as was her old friend Oscar who was with us for almost 17 years. Anyone have experience with renal failure in a dog?
There went my yearly allowance. LOL

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[> I had a cat with renal trouble years ago and we treated him and he seemed to do well for a long while - we unfortunately lost him when he was hit by a car. But if it works - it will be worth every penny! -- chris k, 19:04:50 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> I have a cat that is on renal (kidney) food and she's doing fine. Hers was caught early, though. -- JAG Junkie (Ronda) - She's also on daily thyroid medicine and Cosequin for her joints. She's a pricey cat!, 20:21:12 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> Poor TF...what a tough week youre having!! I will keep you and your family and your dog in my prayers. I know it sounds funny to some, but I believe that God will perfect that which concerns us,(Psalm 138: 7 &8) and that includes the pets who love and comfort us and sometimes keep watch over our homes. I hope things get better for you all around. -- mkim, 20:41:48 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> My dog got into some Truvia sweetener that one of the kids had left out where she could find it. It caused her to have kidney issues, including high creatinine levels. She's been on a special diet for the past couple of years and is doing fine. One thing - the kidney diet dog food is really expensive, probably double the price of normal good dog food. And there aren't a lot of different varieties. We went through all 3 brands before we found one she liked and that didn't leave her ravenously hungry. Good luck to you and your dog. -- Ann, 21:06:54 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> Yes. My labrador died of that. One of my 2 cats has this since years. -- Laurence, 01:50:23 07/26/11 Tue [1]


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[> I feel bad for you and hope that you can get it under control. That is what took my Molly 3 years ago. -- DOS, 06:24:08 07/26/11 Tue [1]


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[> Thanks ya'll. From what I have read online Cats have abetter prognosis for some reason. So far Lila really likes the Science Diet K/D food. My vet is so wonderful and he said they have reformulated it so that it doesnt taste as bad as it used to. We also got the canned type so it will make her more thirsty? I'm praying she gets better for my kids sake as we just had Oscar put down last year and my babies have grown up with these dogs. It is expensive and some people think we are crazy but I would do no less for my children. LOL -- TF...she is feeling a bit better today although still sleeping alot., 15:52:55 07/26/11 Tue [1]


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[> You ought to consider a pet fountain if you don't already have one. It gives them a source of cool, fresh water that they will be more likely to drink than a bowl of room temperature, still water. Anything that encourages them to drink more is a good thing when there are kidney issues. -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 17:10:13 07/26/11 Tue [1]


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[> [> also - whenever you serve yourself a drink during the day- drop a few icecubes in the water - or give the dog an ice cube to chew - -- chris k, 08:03:07 07/27/11 Wed [1]


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[> [> [> Good idea! -- JJ (Ronda), 17:10:59 07/27/11 Wed [1]


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