Renal Diet for Dogs

Book excerpt: Although kidney disease can be a serious problem, a lot of dogs and even cats can live for years comfortably with it, especially if it is diagnosed early and treated properly. Actually most of the drugs that are used to treat pets suffering from kidney disease are only meant to minimize the symptoms. Acidic tummy and nausea are some of the symptoms of renal failure in a dog. This can result to a loss of appetite and weight. Therefore, what you should aim for in your dog's diet is to choose: Good "fats" rich in caloriesProteins rich in nutrients'Carbs' and 'Veggies' with vitamins and much soluble fibre that will increase the quantity of the food.Low phosphorus ingredients in all meals (proteins, veggies, grains, fats)A tasty and nutritious dish.Feeding the pets with the right diet can be very effective for the pet's survival. Some of the items for you in this guide are: - Types of supplements to administer for your dog with renal failure-Some sample diets with nutritional evaluations- How to feed your dog- Homemade Recipes and how to prepare them for your dog.And so much more you will learn.This guide has been put together to help you know the right diet to give your pet, and also the appropriate nutritional changes to make when your pet is diagnosed with kidney disease.