Kidney Failure Supplements for Dogs

A change in diet could help save your dog's life if she has kidney disease.

Canine kidney failure is a problem often seen in aging pets. If your dog suffers from kidney failure, dietary changes combined with vitamin or herbal supplements, can help reduce the progression of kidney failure.

Diet

Feed your dog a low protein, low phosphorous, dog food. According to The Dog Health Guide, a diet low in phosphorous and protein will help slow the progression of kidney failure and increase your pet's chances for survival.

Omega-3

Omega-3 and other fatty acids should be added to your dog's diet to help slow progression of kidney disease. Omega-3's contain anti-inflammatory properties which reduce inflammation in the kidneys.

Herbs

Natural herbs such as burdock, dandelion and cleaver can help support the urinary system and improve kidney function. These herbs also provide the dog with vitamin D which aides in calcium absorption.

Calcitrol

Failing kidneys cannot absorb calcium from food. Calcitrol supplements help your dog absorb calcium without negatively affecting her appetite, and, it reduces kidney failure.

Vitamin D

A healthy kidney produces vitamin D to absorb calcium. When your dog's kidneys are failing, offer her a vitamin D supplement to help her absorb the calcium she needs.

Tip

It is important to keep your dog well hydrated to flush her kidneys of toxins and promote overall kidney health and function.

References

• Vet Info.
• Dog Health Guide