Kidney Disease in Dogs

Overview and Facts
Symptoms and Types
Diagnosis and Tests
Treatment and Care

Symptoms
Types

Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Dogs

Kidney disease in dogs can be a devastating condition that drastically affects the dog’s health and quality of life. Early diagnosis and medication intervention can help to reduce or eliminate the effects of kidney disease, but unfortunately in many cases by the time kidney disease is diagnosed extensive damage to the kidneys has occurred.

Types

Types of Kidney Disorders in Dogs

Kidney disorders in dogs can occur from a variety of different reasons, and they can affect dogs in different ways. While kidney disorders have various causes and effects, they are categorized into two classes of disorders: chronic kidney disorders and acute kidney disorders.