packmom Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I need dietary suggestions for dogs with protein losing nephropathy. Arwen was diagnosed last summer at the same time she was fighting hemangiosarcoma so we didn't worry about the PLN at the time. She's a year in remission now and we need to watch her diet now. She's a very picky eater. Yesterday MC had a "vascular event". I ran him right down to OSU and he scared the Onco folks! (greyhounds always are admited through onco.) By the time neurology saw him he had recovered and they thought we were crazy. Bloodwork and urinalalysis indicate PLN. He is a "hefty" boy and a good eater so he may like the kidney foods. After searching the net I'm more confused that ever. We have a consult on Wed. at OSU where I will ask for specific dietary info, but I was wondering from other owners what do your PLN dogs eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 MC! My boy! Please don't do scary things like that. I hate to hear that he has PLN, too. I wish I had some advice to help you with both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packmom Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks, he scared the you-know-what out of us! Dr Urie was very concerned when she first saw him-started some fliuds. By noon he was acting normal again. Can you imagine having to lift him? Hope he does not do that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Sorry you had a scare- boy are they good at that! Glad to hear Dr Urie is back on clinics-- sounded like your pup scared her too!! My Kate had PLN (GN actually) secondary to her pancytopenia. I tried some of the commercial diets with her and they all gave her diarrhea-- too much fat. I ended up calling Dr Remillard at Angell Memorial (she conducts phone consults) to have a homecooked recipe designed for her. It worked well-- she loved the diet and it did help reduce the amount of protein she was losing (also with the help of enalapril) but, it was very labor intensive- I spent my days off in the kitchen. Don't get me wrong- I would do it again in a heartbeat but, I did peel a lot of sweet potatos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 As I understand it, in the earlier stages of PLN you want high quality protein, low in phosphorous. Lots of calcium because that helps binds the phosphorous. One of Scout's favorite treats was an eggwhite omelet with cottage cheese. He enjoyed rice, sweet potatoes, veggies, and smaller amounts of fatty, uncooked meats (lower in phosphorous). He was also taking enalapril. We did pretty well until his last five months, when he had two bouts of acute pancreatitis (metabolism probably unbalanced by the fatty meats). In his last couple of months, all he wanted was beef, so that's what I gave him. Hope you find good things for your pups. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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