Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in Dogs

Overview and Facts

What is

• Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in Dogs: An Overview
A diagnosis of chronic renal failure for any dog owner is frightening to say the least. This progressive and degenerative condition can cause permanent damage to the kidneys, and in many cases life long medications are the only treatment available.

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Causes

• Causes of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in Dogs
Chronic renal failure in dogs is a condition in which the kidneys begin to deteriorate over time. How badly a dog’s kidneys are affected by chronic renal failure depends on what caused the condition to develop and when the condition was diagnosed.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in Dogs
The main symptoms of chronic renal failure are a result of the dog’s body attempting to compensate for the failure of the kidneys, and to flush toxins out of the body. A drastic increase in how much water the dog drinks, and as a result increased urination, is normally one of the first symptoms a pet owner notices when their dog is suffering from chronic renal failure.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treatment Options for Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) in Dogs
Normally by the time a pet owner has noticed symptoms of chronic renal failure in their dog, and a diagnosis has been made, a large amount of the dog’s kidneys have already been damaged. There is no cure for chronic renal failure in dogs, but there are supportive treatments that can extend the dog’s life and at the same time improve the quality of life.

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