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WHAT IS
CKD?
What Happens in
CKD
Causes of CKD
How Bad is It?
Is There Any
Hope?
Acute Kidney
Injury
KEY ISSUES
Nausea, Vomiting,
Appetite Loss and Excess Stomach Acid
Maintaining Hydration
The Importance of
Phosphorus Control
All About
Hypertension
All About
Anaemia
All About Constipation
Potassium Imbalances
Metabolic Acidosis
Kidney Stones
SUPPORT
Coping with CKD
Tanya's Support Group
Success Stories
SYMPTOMS
Alphabetical List of Symptoms and Treatments
Fluid
and Urinary Imbalances (Dehydration, Overhydration and Urinary
Issues)
Waste Product Regulation Imbalances (Vomiting, Appetite Loss, Excess
Stomach Acid, Gastro-intestinal Problems, Mouth Ulcers Etc.)
Phosphorus and Calcium Imbalances
Miscellaneous Symptoms
(Pain, Hiding Etc.)
DIAGNOSIS:
WHAT DO ALL THE TEST RESULTS MEAN?
Blood Chemistry: Kidney Function, Potassium, Other Tests
(ALT, Amylase, (Cholesterol, Etc.)
Calcium, Phosphorus, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Secondary
Hyperparathyroidism
Complete Blood Count (CBC):
Red and White Blood Cells: Anaemia and Infection
Urinalysis (Urine Tests)
Other Tests: Ultrasound, Biopsy, X-rays etc.
Renomegaly (Enlarged Kidneys)
Which
Tests to Have and Frequency of Testing
Factors that Affect Test Results
Normal Ranges
International and US Measuring Systems
TREATMENTS
Which Treatments are Essential
Fluid and Urinary Issues (Fluid Retention, Infections, Incontinence,
Proteinuria)
Waste Product Regulation
(Mouth Ulcers, GI Bleeding,
Antioxidants,
Adsorbents, Azodyl, Astro's CRF Oil)
Phosphorus, Calcium and
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (Calcitriol)
Miscellaneous Treatments: Stem Cell
Transplants, ACE Inhibitors - Fortekor, Steroids, Kidney Transplants)
Antibiotics and Painkillers
Holistic Treatments (Including Slippery Elm Bark)
ESAs (Aranesp, Epogen etc.) for Severe Anaemia
General Health Issues in a CKD Cat: Fleas, Arthritis, Dementia,
Vaccinations
Tips on
Medicating Your Cat
Obtaining Supplies Cheaply in the UK, USA and Canada
Working with Your Vet
and Recordkeeping
DIET & NUTRITION
Nutritional Requirements of CKD Cats
The B Vitamins (Including
Methylcobalamin)
What to Feed (and What to Avoid)
Persuading Your Cat to Eat
Food Data Tables
USA
Canned Food Data
USA
Dry Food Data
USA
Cat Food Manufacturers
UK
Canned Food Data
UK
Dry Food Data
UK Cat Food Manufacturers
2007 Food Recall USA
FLUID THERAPY
Intravenous Fluids
Subcutaneous Fluids
Tips on Giving
Subcutaneous Fluids
How
to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Giving Set
How
to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Syringe
Subcutaneous Fluids - Winning Your Vet's Support
Dialysis
RELATED DISEASES
Heart Problems
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Pancreatitis
Dental Problems
Anaesthesia
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I have no personal experience with kidney disease in dogs, but I sometimes
get asked about it, so below I give links to information and support groups.
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Dr
Katherine James
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital - general information on kidney failure in dogs.
Kidney Disease in Dogs - a site created by the owner of a dog who had CKD.
Danemist
Tips on caring for your CRF dog from a
lady on how she cared for her CKD dog.
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K9
Kidney Support Group - a group for those with a dog with CKD.
K9 Kidney Diet Group - a group about diet
in CKD dogs.
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This page last updated: 01 November 2011
Links on this page last checked: 14 April 2012
