Archive for June, 2008

I have a 1 yr old Shih Tzu that has been diagnosed with kidney disease and skin allergies. What diet?

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

carolpfeiffershihtzu asked: Maizie is a foster dog with New Beginnings ShihTzu Rescue and the three applicants that were lining up for her all dropped her when her diagnoses came down. I need to know what diet to pass on to anyone interested in adopting this little girl. My vet recommended ...

Why are things like chocolate, soy sauce, coffee and spicy peppers bad for kidney disease?

Friday, June 20th, 2008

earthling asked: I have kidney disease and found a list of things I shouldn't eat - but they never explain why!Charlotte

Cat Kidney Disease-a Brief Overview

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Catharine Wells asked: If you're a cat owner, you want to ensure that your feline friend enjoys the happiest and healthiest life possible. In order to help make this possible, it's important for you, as the pet owner, to be educated about feline health issues. While cat kidney disease most ...

I have stage 2 Kidney Disease. Is my sudden weight loss a sign of something serious?

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

gwenstacy76 asked: I've always been thin but I've recently droped to under 84 pounds, having shed ten pounds just this past month. I've been eating more in an attempt to prevent this from happening but to no avail I really havent had an appetite though. I'm tired all of the ...

A Look At Symptoms Of Kidney Stones

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Michael Webb asked: Kidney stones are one of the more painful kidney diseases known. If you've ever had a symptom of kidney stones, you'll never forget what it feels like. Both men and women can get kidney stones but it appears there is a slight predominance of men. ...

Be Acquainted With Kidney Stones

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Kidneystoneforum.com asked: If you need medical expert help or advice on Kidney stones go to kidneystoneforum.com, this website is dedicated to kidney stones and it will be helpful if you are uncertain about any development. Kidney stone forum discusses the signs and symptoms at length. The treatment of kidney stones may ...

What is the life expectancy of a teenager with kidney disease?

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Anna asked: I was 14 when I was diagnosed. I then had 8 years of dialysis followed by a transplant. I am just trying to get answers.Nicole

Is polycystic kidney disease a death sentence for a cat?

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

SusanS, Incognito asked: My vet suspects this of my Persian who has been losing a considerable amount of weight lately. He is trying 24 hrs of IV fluids and if he doesn't perk up, he said we should consider putting him down. Has anyone else had a similar experience. ...

How do you know if you have kidney disease?

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

happyfeetcutiepie9 asked: I get pain in my stomach and the lower part of my back is this a sign of kidney disease?Clarence

The effects of chronic kidney disease on your skin?

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

tracybacy asked: I have stage 3 chronic kidney disease and wondered if the build up from my kidney not functioning correctly has anything to do with the condition of my skin? I only have the one kidney too.Clifford