Did you know, that after cancer, chronic kidney disease is considered to be the number two silent killer of dogs all over the world? It often develops unnoticed and when you finally do start to see clinical signs, it is often too late to treat and may take your dog’s life unexpectedly!

So make sure to watch this video as I’ll be explaining the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods for kidney disease in dogs so that you can better prepare yourself and potentially protect your dog from this horrible affliction.

Now your dog’s prognosis will depend on the severity of the disease and its stages of progression. While chronic renal failure in dogs cannot be reversed or cured, treatment and management aimed at reducing the contributing factors and symptoms can slow its progression and may add a few months to a few years of good quality life to your pet’s lifespan.

The earlier kidney failure is diagnosed and treated, the better the prognosis and the higher the probability that your pet’s life will be extended.

Let me know down in the comments if you ever had a dog that was diagnosed with kidney disease and what you and your vet did to help him?

Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction
01:22 Acute kidney disease vs Chronic kidney disease
02:22 Clinical signs of Kidney Disease in dogs
03:04 Causes of Kidney Disease in dogs
03:31 Diagnosis of Kidney Disease in dogs
04:49 Treatment of Kidney Disease in dogs
08:00 Prevention of Kidney Disease in dogs
08:45 Take Home Message

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