http://blog.seniorpetproducts.com/kidney-disease-dog/5/ The place for senior dog and senior cats. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:53:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 http://blog.seniorpetproducts.com/kidney-disease-dog/5/#comment-2 puppyplaymate Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:42:16 +0000 http://blog.seniorpetproducts.com/kidney-disease-dog/5/#comment-2 your forgot to mention that kidney disease can also be treadted by giving a dog a low protein diet. The predominant effect of the low protein diet is to minimize production of uremic toxins so that the patient feels better. Phosphorus is more important in extending the life and well being of a dog with renal disease, since high phosphorus accelerates renal failure, and restricted phosphorus slows it down. Prescription diets for dogs with renal failure are low in phosphorus, so they remain a good foods for dogs in this condition. Low phosphorus diets allow management of secondary hyperparathyroidism by restricting phosphorus intake and reducing phosphorus absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. your forgot to mention that kidney disease can also be treadted by giving a dog a low protein diet. The predominant effect of the low protein diet is to minimize production of uremic toxins so that the patient feels better. Phosphorus is more important in extending the life and well being of a dog with renal disease, since high phosphorus accelerates renal failure, and restricted phosphorus slows it down. Prescription diets for dogs with renal failure are low in phosphorus, so they remain a good foods for dogs in this condition. Low phosphorus diets allow management of secondary hyperparathyroidism by restricting phosphorus intake and reducing phosphorus absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

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