Renal Failure Dogs

Renal Failure Dogs

Pet Dog the Best Friend For Keeps

Dogs are said to be man's best friend because they are very playful and cheerful animals. They keep us company whenever we are alone and when we are bored. Having a pet dog can give lots of joy. They may be the most loyal companion you will ever have. Sometimes pet dogs are even more trustworthy than humans are. Dogs are also known for their intelligence. They have the ability to mimic the actions that humans do. Aside from playing with your pet dog you can also teach him tricks. Since they are very perceptive they can learn several tricks if you are patient in teaching them. When they already know some tricks and they have mastered it, you can opt to enter them in competitions and dog shows. This is another bonding activity that you can do with your dog. Another thing that you have to know about dogs is that they often have separation anxiety. When they grow attached to their owners then they will find it difficult when they are left behind in the house when the owner needs to go somewhere. The best way to remedy this is to make sure that you make up for the lost time.

When you come home from school or work you should make time for you and your pet dog to play. In this way the trust will not be broken and the dog will feel loved and needed. Another way to make sure that your dog is safe and healthy is to know what food your pet dog needs. Some foods are dangerous for them to eat like chocolates, grapes, onions and macadamia nuts. Feeding your pet dog grapes and raisins will lead to acute renal failure that's why you should make sure that the food that you give them is free from these mentioned foods. If in case of emergency then you should immediately bring your pet dog to the vet. Dogs may also be attracted to several plants that can be also bad for them, like daffodils, iris and tulip. The mentioned plants can cause them to have gastric irritation and other nervous system problems. That's why you should make it a point to consciously keep the surroundings of your dog free from these harmful plants. The last helpful tip is for everyone especially those who are not familiar with dogs or those who do not have their own pet dog is this: to prevent being bitten by dogs you shouldn't approach a dog that is not with his master. Since dogs do not trust those they do not know. And when you do get near an unfamiliar dog you should do your best not to show that you are scared or in worst cases you shouldn't even run. This will tell the dog's instinct that he should run after you and who knows what might happen next. As fun as they are we should remember that they are still animals and sometimes can act irrationally.

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My dog died today from renal failure. Could this be because he might have ate a couple of grapes?

My 8 month AmStaff passed today from renal failure. We found out today his kidneys were too far gone to fix and was planning on taking him Tues to be put down. Unfortunately, he was having seizures that wouldn't stop and was rushed to the emergency vets and we had to let him go.
We got him at 4 months and he wasn't the usual perky, tear things up kind of dog. He was surprisingly mellow for a puppy and was constantly drinking and having to go to the bathroom and slept all the time.
So my daughter dropped a couple of grapes and he ate them last week. He got worse and worse through the week.
My question is, was it the 2 grapes that caused this? Or could it have been that he might have been born with bad kidneys and the grapes sent him over the edge? I know I shouldn't beat myself up over this, but he touched mine and my family's hearts in a way that it is tearing us up inside. Rest in peace Dozer...:(

A couple grapes alone would rarely, if ever, be enough to cause renal failure. I've known plenty of dogs that eat a couple grapes every once in a while with no ill effects. Except in rare cases where they are extremely sensitive (never actually seen one or heard of one) it's not a high enough amount. If the renal system is already struggling it can cause a very slight addtional strain on the system. Most likely it would have gone that way with or without the grapes. They really do have to eat a good amount to have trouble.

Sorry for your loss.

ADD: I just found a rough toxicity level for grapes which is 32 grams per kilogram of body weight. That means if your dog was around 60 lbs it would have to eat nearly 2 pounds of grapes.

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