Kidneys have many important functions in dogs as in humans. It is used for filtering the body from waste through the urine, maintaining the body of fluids, and many more. That’s why kidney is of big importance and should be treated immediately when there’s a problem. If you think kidney disease is only for human, you’re wrong because even dogs sometimes have it.

There are two types of kidney disease, “acute” and “chronic”. Acute kidney disease can be reversible if detected early, but chronic can only be treated but not reversible. There are signs you can look out for when your dog is old, which is also the cause of the disease. Excessive urinating is one. Although the dog keeps on drinking, the fluid is always being urinated. Loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, and weight loss are the more advanced signs.

There are some things you can do for your dog:

1. Fluid therapy. This will retain the fluid lost by constant urination. Good nutrition like protein, phosphorus, and salt are necessary. Iron and b-vitamins are also vital to counter anemia.

2. Calcitriol is vitamin D to stop the worsening of the kidney. Although it is new, the results are promising.

Still, the best thing to do is take your dog to the vet. Doctors always know the best when it comes to health problems.

Sometimes, our dogs get to eat something bad without their knowing it especially when it is dirty and came from the garbage. Or, the dog might be allergic to the food (yes, they have allergies too). When this is the case, the dog might get diarrhea. As the owner, we don’t want it to happen. Not only is it hard to clean the mess, also the dog feels pain all over.

The best thing to do is take care of it immediately lest it becomes worse. Know what the dog ate, and if it is something poisonous, take it to a vet. Make sure that the dog is taking enough liquid to get him sustained and not be dehydrated.

If the food eaten is not poisonous, you don’t need to go to a vet. Give the dog a 1 day fast to clear out its diarrhea. After that, give him a plain diet every four hours to keep him full. If the situation doesn’t improve, take it to a vet.

There are some serious kinds of diarrhea, and if it happens, bring it to a specialist. Bloody stools, always tired, and no appetite are some symptoms of diseases. Be a responsible owner and do what’s right.