Kidneys

A common sign of chronic kidney disease is excessive thirst - often combined with a sudden loss of continence. If these suspicions are confirmed by a vet, the switch to a bland diet, which relieves the burden on the kidneys, is usually inevitable.

With kidney disease, it is particularly important to reduce the amount of phosphates and protein in the diet, as well as to adjust sodium content to kidney function as precisely as possible. This relieves the burden on the diseased kidneys and can improve the pet’s general well-being. But acute situations such as medication, poisoning, circulatory problems and other diseases can also put a heavy strain on the kidneys, and make temporary dietary support necessary.

Above all, older pets suffer from kidney diseases most frequently. But symptoms such as vomiting, excessive thirst and increased urination are often not apparent until a more severe loss of kidney function. Fresh drinking water is therefore particularly important and should be within reach at all times.

With chronic kidney diseases, the kidneys increasingly lose their ability to detox the body naturally. The excretion of metabolic waste products may be inadequate depending on the severity of the illness. A special kidney diet can help slow the progression of the disease and restore the pet’s well-being. As a high phosphate content and the breaking down of dietary protein can put a particular strain on the body, it is recommended that only easily digestible proteins are included in the diet in limited amounts.

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