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Recognizing Kidney Problems in Your Dog

Dogs > Hormone and Endocrine > Recognizing Kidney Problems in Your Dog

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also see Kidney Failure Dogs

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also see Dogs Kidney Disease

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Chronic kidney problems in dogs usually appears gradually with subtle clues. But severe kidney failure can happen rapidly.

Know all the signs of renal problems so you can help your dog fast. The earliest sign of kidney disease is incontinence, but that's not all. Watch for:

Decreased appetite
Increased thirst
Urinating more frequently; accidents
Problems urinating
Pale colored urine
Diarrhea
Strong odors; if your dog has a very bad smell
Poor quality coat
Depression
Serious vomiting
Nausea that lasts for a few days
Fluid build up leading to an enlarged abdomen

In some cases, kidney problems in dogs progresses to uremia, which is blood poisoning. Check for the following:

Low energy
Frequent Vomiting
No appetite
Mouth swelling
Sours or abscesses in the mouth
Swelling of the limbs
Lack of coordination

Be aware of the causes of kidney failure so you can prevent it from occurring and be on high alert to its signs.

Licking a toxic substance like antifreeze
Certain anti-inflammatory drugs
Some forms of antibiotics
Infections can cause dogs to have kidney problems

also see Older Dog Health Concerns and Treatments

also see Canine Urinary Tract Infection Explained

also see Urinary- Incontinence in Dogs

also see Cushing's with Renal Disease