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  • November 14, 2014 at 9:37 am in reply to: kidney failure older dog #57223 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    Thank you so much for the clarification on phosphorous. Do you happen to know if Fish has less phosphorous than, say, beef or chicken?

    November 13, 2014 at 7:44 pm in reply to: kidney failure older dog #57153 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    Does anybody know what phosphorous is and is it more prevalent in certain animals which are (oh, I hate to say it) raised for dog food? Is phosphorous also hard on our (human) kidneys?

    November 5, 2014 at 5:23 pm in reply to: kidney failure older dog #56417 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    My vet prescribed a Chinese herb called Rehmannia 6. My dog was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure 5 weeks ago. In addition, I add one small squirt of fish oil to absorb the bitter taste of the herbs. He is eating only canned food, as I don’t want to stress or dehydrate his digestive system. I give him the Science Diet “Mature Adult” Savory Stew with Beef and Vegetables, which my vet said was fine. I’m holding off on the prescription kd for now. I took him to the vet last week for a follow up last week and guess what? Normal blood and urine, no renal or kidney failure detected. If I had access to an acupuncturist who would come to my home, I think it would further strengthen his kidneys.

    September 20, 2014 at 6:34 pm in reply to: Which type of Salmon Oil #52579 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    Thanks, Andrew. I’m going to try this on my dog (same size as yours) and start cooking more salmon for him (and me!). Audrey

    September 17, 2014 at 1:57 pm in reply to: Which type of Salmon Oil #52134 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    Hi Andrew. Are you using salmon oil from the health food store–the same you would use for yourself as a supplement? How much does your dog weigh and how much do you mix into his/her food? Thanks, Audrey

    September 15, 2014 at 7:45 pm in reply to: kidney failure older dog #52071 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    Thank you for the great information, Sarah. Much appreciated.

    September 3, 2014 at 8:43 pm in reply to: kidney failure older dog #51106 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    Thank you, Tabitha. That makes total sense, and finally I understand the phosphorous issue vis a vis protein content. I will look for a high quality canned food that has a moderately low level of protein and skip the dry kibbles. I’m also starting to supplement his food with Rehmannia 6, a Chinese herbal supplement containing powdered herbs that work to strengthen the kidneys that my vet sent me home with. I’m also going to research acupuncture! I look forward to visiting your website. In gratitude, Audrey

    September 3, 2014 at 8:43 am in reply to: kidney failure older dog #51056 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Audrey C
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    Thank you for responding. I was hoping to find a tasty low-phosphorous canned food. He’s currently eating (and loving) the Blue Buffalo and I noticed it was one of the editor’s picks for quality dog food especially the Blue’s “Stew” I worry about switching him to the k/d prescription science diet which my vet does stock because I’ve heard others comment that their dogs hair fell out…

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