Being told that your dog has kidney failure may come as a shock but with appropriate care you can help your dog continue to live a long and happy life.

Why are Kidneys So Important?

Your dog’s kidneys perform a number of vital functions including elimination of waste products from the body and maintaining an optimal balance of minerals and hydration.

A variety of conditions such as toxins or high blood pressure may damage the kidneys which progressively lose their ability to function properly, leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Signs do not develop until your dog has lost about two thirds of its kidney function.

Damaged kidneys lose their ability to remove waste products, which accumulate in the body. Your dog also loses the ability to concentrate urine and produces larger volumes of urine and drinks more to compensate. Signs of CKD include drinking and urinating more, loss of appetite, weight loss and lethargy.

Diet is Important

A kidney diet such as Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine NF Renal Function is very important in helping to control the condition, slow its progression and help your dog achieve an ideal quality of life. Reducing dietary phosphorus is key to slowing the progression of CKD.

Optimising the level and type of protein also helps improve the quality of life of dogs with kidney disease - it minimises clinical signs, whilst still providing energy and helping maintain healthy muscles, organs and immune function.

Canine NF Renal Function is highly palatable to ensure your dog will eat and enjoy it despite a reduced appetite.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets is a range of veterinary pet foods to meet the needs of cats and dogs with specific problems. Every recipe provides the correct balance of nutrients whilst meeting specific dietary needs. Each formula has been developed with the knowledge in clinical nutrition and is backed by years of scientific veterinary research.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine NF Renal Function is available in wet and dry formulas so you can be confident that your dog will benefit from a diet that provides optimum nutrition whilst their kidney condition is also being managed.

This team of vet nurses, pet care professionals and customer service experts are available Freephone 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday to provide advice about their products or any aspect of caring for your pet.

Please note that all indications for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets mentioned are for the dietary support of dogs with the listed conditions and do not preclude appropriate medical management. These veterinary diets should be used under veterinary supervision.

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