Guest luluaz Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Gypsy is aging, along with her kidneys Fact of life, but is there anything natural that I can be giving her to help support what is left functioning? She is currently eating SG Holisique Blendz(lower protein). Our Doc put her on PPA for incontinence, but I stopped giving it to her following a discussion with Burpdog regarding the dangers of that drug. She will be going with me to a chiro vet this week for a consult and hopefully a chiro adjust &/or accupuncture shortly thereafter. Thanks for your input, GT'ers! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I'm starting to look into this for my Marky. His kidney values are slightly off right now. There are some products available at www.b-naturals.com Check out the newsletter section, too, cause there is at least one that deals with kidney issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wish Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Aysa was just put on Azodyl. I don't think it has any medication in it, but you can read the ingredients here: http://www.medi-vet.com/detail.aspx~ID~3088 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigonie Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Emma is 8 and was diagnosed with kidney issues several months ago. She's on Purina NF food along with Enalapril ($4 prescription) and MSM (over the counter in the human vitamin aisle). I think the MSM is a relatively new treatment, since my regular vet had never even heard of it. The normal canine dosage is 9000 MG a day, but Emma can only tolerate 3000 MG daily. More than that, and diarrhea sets in. I don't know if any of these treatments would be appropriate for your dog's case. That's what our specialist recommended for Emma, and she's doing VERY well, both in terms of blood/urine test numbers and her overall appearance and energy level. The fur on her butt and belly is even growing in where she'd been bald for the 5 years we've had her! The general diet recommendation for kidney problems is low protein and--they say even more importantly--low phosphorus. Potassium is supposed to be very good for them, so Emma gets lots of bananas. I hope that helps a little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Alan is on benazepril, spironolactone (as per Dr. Couto) and Norvasc ($$$) and baby aspirin. I also give him Vitamins: B, C, ECoQ10, Gluco/Chon, Fish oil, pepcid when needed. I add chicken or beef (both boiled) to his kibble which was SG, but now is Eagle Pack Holistic Duck & Oatmeal. He has been holding his own for a while now, actually a little better than when first diagnosed. Is his blood pressure ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Acupuncture, fluids and chinese herbs. Sending prayers. Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cailysmummy45 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 It's safe to feed. In fact it's sometimes used for dogs in kidney failure because it's low in phosphorus. Try maltomeal mixed in with kibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Here are a couple of things to look into: Only-Natural-Pet-Canine-Bladder-Contro and Kidney Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest minzenon Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Shae is well into kidney failure. He is on a low protein diet, which consists of bread/toast,pasta, potatoes, basically plenty of carbohydrates. The vet also told me to buy junk food - McDonalds, biscuits, anything fatty as well as anything he likes. The fat helps somehow with the kidneys. He is also has a shot of Repair which is a steroid injection to try and keep what little tubes/filters are left in the kidneys intact. He has had bladder control issues at night which was fixed by a course of Pseudoephedrine human sinus tablets- one tablet morning and night (after 4 days if it improved he dropped back to half a tablet morning and night) well i kept him on the full tablets for 5 days then presto no more loss of bladder at night, so now he is on no tablets and we haven't had an accident for 3 weeks. Pseudoephedrine is for sinus relief in humans. Shae has the same dosage as a human but for a dog it has different effect by going straight to the nervous system area which in turn controls the bladder. It is really a case of plenty of carbos, pasta and fats and not much protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I am so sorry that I am just seeing this post. I had a grey in renal failure. Two things I did which I felel prolonged the quality of her life. Saw the holistic vet once a month for acupuncture and got in touch with Marina at www.naturalrearing.com. She sent me chinese herbs for my grey. She lived about 4 years longer after being diagnosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Holistic Vet has my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Daisy has kidney issues and we do accupuncture, and chinese herbs (from the vet) Rehmannia Six Formula and Dianthus Formula. The combination has done wonders..My vote for going the holistic route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 It's safe to feed. In fact it's sometimes used for dogs in kidney failure because it's low in phosphorus. Try maltomeal mixed in with kibble What does the maltomeal do? Just curious. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sadly, Gypsy has since passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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