Chronische nierziekte bij honden

Chronische nierziekte bij honden

Wat is nierziekte bij honden?

 

Chronische nierziekte (CKD) wordt gedefinieerd als een afwijking van één of beide nieren die al meerdere maanden aanwezig is. CKD komt voor bij ongeveer 1 op de 10 honden [1].

wat veroorzaakt nierziekte bij honden?

Er zijn twee hoofdvormen van nierziekte bij honden: acuut en chronisch. Symptomen van acute nierziekte ontwikkelen zich meestal in een week of maand, terwijl chronische nierziekte inhoudt dat de schade aan de nieren al minstens drie maanden aanwezig is. Veelvoorkomende oorzaken van nierziekte en het verergeren daarvan zijn:

wat zijn de symptomen en signalen van nierziekte bij honden?


De signalen van beginnende nierziekte zijn niet zichtbaar. Bij de diagnose is CKD meestal al langer aanwezig, maar kan soms worden aangepakt met speciale, door de dierenarts goedgekeurde voeding voor nierziekte. Symptomen in een later stadium lijken hierop, maar zijn een stuk duidelijker voor baasjes.

symptomen van nierziekte:
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meer dorst
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vaak of helemaal niet plassen
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minder eetlust
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gewichtsverlies
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slechte vacht
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obstipatie
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braken en diarree
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sloomheid of zwakte
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slechte adem of pijn in de mond
symptomen van nierziekte:
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meer dorst
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vaak of helemaal niet plassen
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minder eetlust
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gewichtsverlies
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slechte vacht
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obstipatie
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braken en diarree
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sloomheid of zwakte
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slechte adem of pijn in de mond
Dog looking up at a bowl of dog food

Nutrition for dogs with kidney disease

If your dog has kidney problems, the right nutrition may be able to make a positive impact on their quality of life and potentially even lengthen their lifespan. Specially formulated nutrition for dogs with kidney disease can be beneficial by having less protein and phosphorous than other pet foods. Phosphorus restriction can lessen the severity of the symptoms and progression of kidney damage, while controlled, high-quality proteins can help reduce waste products that can be harmful to their kidneys.

Nourish your pet's microbiome

New evidence supports a link between gut health and kidney health [2]. Nutrition that is formulated with ingredients shown to nourish the gut microbiome can help reduce waste products that can be harmful to their kidneys.

 

What about nutritional yeast for dogs with kidney disease?

While it has gained some popularity online, yeast is relatively high in phosphorus, which could be a concern for dogs with CKD. Similarly, many websites now propose creating a raw diet for dogs with kidney disease but fail to mention the range of factors to consider, such as contamination risks, providing the right balance of nutrients, and the overall cost. When looking into nutritional options for dogs with kidney disease, it’s always best to get a specific recommendation from your veterinarian.

Nutrition for dogs with kidney disease

If your dog has kidney problems, the right nutrition may be able to make a positive impact on their quality of life and potentially even lengthen their lifespan. Specially formulated nutrition for dogs with kidney disease can be beneficial by having less protein and phosphorous than other pet foods. Phosphorus restriction can lessen the severity of the symptoms and progression of kidney damage, while controlled, high-quality proteins can help reduce waste products that can be harmful to their kidneys.

Nourish your pet's microbiome

New evidence supports a link between gut health and kidney health [2]. Nutrition that is formulated with ingredients shown to nourish the gut microbiome can help reduce waste products that can be harmful to their kidneys.

 

What about nutritional yeast for dogs with kidney disease?

While it has gained some popularity online, yeast is relatively high in phosphorus, which could be a concern for dogs with CKD. Similarly, many websites now propose creating a raw diet for dogs with kidney disease but fail to mention the range of factors to consider, such as contamination risks, providing the right balance of nutrients, and the overall cost. When looking into nutritional options for dogs with kidney disease, it’s always best to get a specific recommendation from your veterinarian.

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References:
1Lulich JP, Osborne CA, O’Brien TD, Polzin DJ. Feline renal failure: questions, answers, questions. Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet. 1992;14(2):127–153. Brown SA. Renal dysfunction in small animals. The Merck Veterinary Manual website.