History shows that dogs have always been an integral part of our world and in these modern times dog kidney problems have become an emotional and financial stress for many households.

For those early hunter/gatherers, it is easy to see why the dogs were important. The dogs were faster, more agile and had sharper senses. Our family dog, even as an old boy, can hear the lid of the biscuit tin open, smell the delicious contents, vault the sofa and gallop down the hall to the kitchen, before any of the children get a chance to say custard cream. Though dogs are still used as hunting and herding companions, it is their other early roll, as protector, that has developed over the many years to win them their rightful place as family member. The protector responsibility is now a two way role and we must be aware of illnesses, especially the onset of kidney problems in dogs whilst providing them with love, shelter and food. Just like we take our children for their regular health checks, we also take our beloved family pet to the veterinary clinic for regular screening for kidney problems in dogs. Everyone gets very anxious when sickness strikes any family member. When one of the children had chicken pox, the dog sat a bedside vigil. If we were to miss the early signs of kidney failure in our dog, the whole family would be distressed by his suffering and ultimately his passing.

The symptoms of dog kidney problems are easy to miss and kidney failure in dogs is often so fast acting that the family can often be left with guilty feeling for not acting sooner. Even if you have spotted some sort of problem, it can frequently be misdiagnosed. The outcome is much sunnier for an early diagnosis, as the initial damage is less.

Veterinary bills can be crushing. Initial costs include blood tests, consultations and kidney flushing. You may well find yourself facing a further period of anywhere from a few weeks to several years paying for treatment, even if your dog does respond well at this stage.

The budgeting task hits us all at the end of the month and if you are running a tight ship then having to make an 'either/or' decision with what you have left is gruelling? More kidney flushing, more medication, or new toys, books or game consoles? Explaining the reasons for this terrible choice may go a long way to educating your children in the compassion stakes but the outcome is heartbreaking. Our income already only stretches so far. A kidney transplant is probably out of the question unless you have good pet insurance, which is usually low on the priority list for most families trying to make ends meet.

Perhaps the best plan of action is to PREVENT these kidney problems by following research into its causes. Research is beginning to show links with diet, specifically in the dried dog food arena and although we have always believed that kidney problems in dogs are usually symptoms of old age, more young animals are being diagnosed with related problems., blaming toxins, bacteria and GMO's to name but a few. Research into these causal links will hopefully make dog kidney problems a thing of the past.

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