Renal failure is an irreversible problem, but it can be prevented, slowed down or prevented. Dogs with renal failure will mostly develop uremia in the later stage. Because many toxins can't be eliminated well, the physical condition of dogs will get worse and worse, so we should deal with them as soon as possible.

The kidney is a very important organ of the human body. Kidney can filter toxins from blood and regulate electrolyte balance and acid-base balance. When nearly 3/4 nephrons in two kidneys lose their function, renal failure will occur, making it impossible to concentrate urine and excrete toxins, and the toxins in blood cannot be excreted, thus leading to various toxic reactions. Uremia is a very common type. Although it is difficult to cure, it can be actively defended.

I. Types of renal failure

1. Acute renal failure: Acute renal failure is a very urgent and serious disease, which needs to be sent to an animal hospital as soon as possible and emergency measures should be taken. If not handled in time, pets are likely to die soon.

2. Chronic renal failure: Chronic renal failure develops relatively slowly and is common in elderly dogs and cats. It is the most common disease of the elderly except arthritis and tumor.

Second, what are the causes of dog renal failure?

1. Poisoning: eating antifreeze by mistake (pay special attention to this problem in winter), heavy metals, rat poison and lily.

2. Severe bacterial infection

3. Acute renal ischemia

4. Urinary tract obstruction

5. Immune diseases

6. Congenital renal dysplasia

7. Hypertension

Third, what may indicate that the dog has renal failure?

Vomiting, anorexia, nervous micturition, decreased urine volume, weakness, anuria, hematuria, crouching, kidney pain, oral ulcer, dehydration, hypertension, anemia.

4. What about renal failure?

1. Once you find poisoning or the above related symptoms, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.

2. Infusion therapy is the basis of treating renal failure.

3. To reduce the intake of protein and limit the intake of phosphorus.

Generally, as long as proper care is taken, the chances of getting renal failure are still relatively small.

Five, how to prevent dog renal failure

First of all, we should pay attention to the bull terrier, Kane terrier, German shepherd dog, English cocker spaniel, Samoyed and so on. They are all breeds with frequent renal failure, so parents of such dogs should pay more attention to the kidney problems of dogs. Acute and chronic renal failure is easy to cause organic damage, and it is difficult to completely cure it, so prevention is the main thing, and prevention is greater than treatment!

Although we can't completely avoid this problem, we can still avoid it by doing some work:

1. Protect dogs from poisons: including antifreeze, heavy metals, rat poison, drugs for human use and some specific foods and plants.

2. Once the pet has bacterial infection, urinary tract obstruction or other diseases that will infringe on renal function, it should be treated as soon as possible.

3. Feed the commodity grain with balanced and comprehensive nutrition, and choose the commodity grain from protein with high digestibility.

4. Provide enough clean drinking water at any time and encourage pets to drink more water.

5. Observe and record the small changes of the dog at any time-including behavior, appetite, water consumption, mental state, etc.

6. Have a physical examination at least once a year, and at least twice a year after the age of 7.

7. It is recommended that male dogs or cats be castrated at an appropriate age. Dogs and cats that have not been castrated may have prostatic hyperplasia in their old age, leading to urethral stricture and even urinary incontinence.