Need knowledge on possible kidney failure in dog?

I posted about my dog being anemic. Took her to the vet (just thought it was severe case of fleas) when they did her blood panel she was at 7 percent. That was bordering on having a transfusion. Vet said she had regenitive blood. Which means her blood was already repairing itself and a transfusion can cause problems so we opted against it. After a week she had not gained any weight so we took her back. Her new blood panel showed she was at 20 percent (normal is 35) so she is doing great building her blood back up. She has not gained any weight at all. First time she weighed 5.13 pounds when we took her back she weighed 5.11 pounds. She eats but just not like we want. She has ulcers in her mouth and occasionally has bad breath so the vet says she has kidney failure. I have to take her back in a week with a urine sample as long as she doesnt get worse. She acts perfectly normal just not a big appetite. Its like she has trouble chewing. I thnink its something with her teeth (her baby fangs never fell out so she has double fangs) but the vet thinks otherwise. Does anybody have any experience with kidney failure that they can tell me signs and symptoms? Looking it up online doesnt help b/c she doesnt have any of the symptoms. Shes not excessively thirsty or lethargic. Nothing she barks, drinks, eats a little, wags her tail we just cant get her to gain weight. Hes got her on something to help coat her stomach and on pepcid for the ulcers. Shes only 3 so shes young. Im doing everything i can to help. I bought a bunch of different brands of food to find what she likes best and feed her whatever i can get her to eat. Im just at a loss and frustrated b/c the vets wont listen to me. I go to a clinic that has 5 dif vets working there and am very happy except for confusing cases. They jump to wanting to put the dog to sleep instead of taking the time to definitely get a diagnosis. Thanksthey say its her kidneys b/c of the bad breath and ulcers on her jowls. They tried to express her bladder at the vet but it was empty so that's why I have to go back in a week with a urine sample. They did a basic blood panel this trip and didn't find any thing that when they told me her blood had rebuilt to 20%. They ran a full blood panel the first trip and noticed a slight infection so they had her on broad spectrum antibiotics for a week. They did not run a full blood panel the second trip b/c they want to see what her urinalysis is. They did not notice (or tell me anything) amiss her with her first full blood workup. They said there is no blood test that will tell anything about the kidneys that's why I have to get a urine sample. She is getting better everyday (more vocal more energy) from when she was anemic so we are hoping that once shes at 35% she will be back to normal. That's why this is so confusing. Shes not ACTING sick she just wont gain weight or eat lik

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that anemia is profound i'm surprised she's not dead. i've never seen a dog alive with a pcv of 7%. anyway, your definitive answer is going to require diagnostics. ultrasound, biopsy, blood chemistries, urinalysis. i didn't see anything in your post about what her creatinine and BUN amyl phos were? people always want to blame teeth when dogs don't eat but it's RARELY the case. 3 is young for kidney failure but some dogs are born with insufficient kidneys or develop polycystic kidney disease. there has also been a recent rash of toxic kidney failure due to food contaminants. also the blood parasite ehrlichia(which is what it sounds as if you had) can cause kidneys to fail. but if she doesn't have the classic signs what makes them call it kidney failure? what meds is she on?so, sorry to say nobody here will be able to tell you what is wrong with your dog. unusual cases require more expensive and involved diagnostic tools to diagnose. vets aren't psychics. good luck with your dog.is she on prednisone for the anemia? pred can cause digestive problems and ulcers. and antibiotics can cause loss of appetite. i would not even consider euthanasia if she is getting better every day. the urinalysis will tell you if there is infection in the bladder or kidney, it will tell you if she is throwing protein and if she's able to concentrate her urine. if her BUN and creatinine were normal on chemistry then they will be looking for glucose in the urine. glucose in urine without an elevated crea/BUN indicates the filters in the kidney have been damaged but that wouldn't cause the ulcers. the BUN has to be pretty high in the blood chem to start seeing mouth and stomach ulcers. idk what to tell you. it does sound very confusing. start with the urine and see what you get. i don't have the whole case in front of me but from what you describe it doesn't sound like kidney failure to me.

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• Idk, but if she has trouble chewing then you should feed her wet food
• Breath will have a stong ammonia odor. Dog won't want to eat and will become less active because of all the toxins building in its system from the kidneys not functioning. At age 3, its hard to believe it is kidney failure. The blood tests should confirm where it is kidney failure or not. Maybe go get a second opinion from another vet.
• Please sign up for the K- 9 Kidney disease group on Yahoo. They helped me a lot when my girl came down with it. Granted she was old, but they are a caring group and help with support, diets, etc. Best to you. Oh, my girl had a odor about her, like a metal smell.
• I consider feeding wet food and adding water to that. Most dogs can't resit wet food and the extra water is an added bonus. Blue Buffalo Freedom canned is a great canned option, grain free and a medium protein - healthy ingredients. Food is super important, I suggest a 4 or 5 star food on this website: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/dry/ Food is what helps heal both dogs and humans a like, most kibble out there is only harming them. (Don't bother with vet prescription diets, they don't do much, have crappy ingredients, and are over priced) Keep up with daily exercise, for now do a minimum amount - say two 15 minute walks. Try to get her drinking water, leave it out, make sure it is cool and fresh. You can also add a supplement onto her dry/canned food: http://www.amazon.com/Milk-Thistle-Liver-Kidney-Supplement/dp/B0047MSHACConsider trying a new vet.
• If it is kidney disease you can put her on some natural remedies that will help her. I know because a friend of mine had her bull terrier on this stuff now. The vet told her that he would not live a week and that was 6 months ago. First Milk Thistle.-Get the capsules that you can open and then sprinkle on her food. Next Cranberry tabsEchinechea works wonders tooB12 will help to give her a boost in energy without harming her. My friends Bully never showed any signs of kidney disease except peeing a lot. They did the blood work and found it. We researched and decided to try this that we are doing now. Its been 6 months and the dog is doing great. And if nothing else none of the stuff I listed will hurt her in anyway. Its all natural stuff that is good for you. You can get all of this at Kroger.Oh and I should add that all of the stuff I listed will flush any toxins out of her system which will help her feel better.

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I have enough money for 3 days in the gym , how can I make the most of it and lose as much at as possible ?

I found a gym for €6 a day and I have €18 now. I have belly and chest fat and I want to get skinny. How can I make the most of it and lose as much fat as possible ?Also , what happens if I do the gym 3 days a week and the next few weeks I don't go ?

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If there's a pool, swim. If a track, run. Otherwise, stairmaster and free weights. Get an orientation free.

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• Google the military diet, but I warn you, it's not for everyone.
• Save your money, three days isn't going to do you any good, and at €180 a month, that's not much of a deal.Start eating clean, no sweets, sodas, fast/fried/junk foods, and cut way back on sauces, bread, rice, pasta and potatoes. Load up on fresh fruits and vegetables and lean proteins (fish and skinless chicken), and get your heartrate up for 30 minutes a day, not including warm-up and cool-down. A vigorous walk can accomplish that.Gyms aren't magical places where weight loss happens, Life is.
• The Gym is mainly for professional bodybuilders to bulk up their muscles and train for bodybuilding show contests. There has been a lot of misconceptions around the world about how and where the excercise should be done. In general, the general public and sports athletes (except the weight lifters) should not be focused on gym excercises unless if the person is some muscle maniac freak looking to build muscles for a show as in becoming a bodybuilder.Excercise is not confined to a gym, do you know that? Even Sports Athletes and Gymnasts DON"T necessarily visit the gym do the excercises in the gym often, yet they are so lean, ripped, muscular and powerful.Go for Runs, Jumping Jacks, do Pull Ups using a Pull Up Bar, do Push Ups/Dips, Squats and (Standing + Seated + Standing Reverse) Calf Lifts. All these excercises can be done at HOME, at parks or the outdoor fitness areas. Strength Excercises like the Pull Ups, Push Ups/Dips and Squats in REALITY are a lot more efficient in boosting metabolism spikes, build muscle faster and burn more fat than using weight machines and doing isolation excercises using free weights at the gym. Try walking up and down the stairs. Do housework. Don't Laze around by sitting and laying all day long.You should watch your diet as well. Consume whole grains, White LEAN Meat, Vegetables and Fruits. Most of the foods that you consume should be mostly fresh and NOT Processed. Cut down on fried foods, fast foods, snacks, salads dressings, cakes, chocolates. Have Foods that are STEAMED, PLAIN and SIMPLE to prepare would be best.

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what are some super healthy snacks to eat before a workout?

ive cut off about 90% of processed foods from my diet, and have started working out everyday. in the last 5 days ive lost 7 pounds! ill wake up at aroun 7 and eat a special K breakfast sandwich. then a banana or a piece of fruit an hour later and then go to the gym. is there any kind of energy drink or bar thats healthy for me to have right before a workout? i need the energy and something that helps burn fat! any snack ksuggestions are welcome!

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Try a Banana Sandwich with Whole Grain bread.

Good Carbs before a work out to give you energy and protein after to recover.

P.s. Is Special K that special? Check the ingredients and I think you''ll find it has lots of sugar in it. They sell the Cereals as "Low Fat". This is true as sugar isn''t fat. But sugar increases ones insulin level and the higher the insulin level the greater the amount of fat is stored. A successful diet will be low in simple sugars/carbs. The best cereal imho is Kelloggs Shredded Wheat (that''s what it''s called in the UK, I think the names are slightly different in the US). Just 100% Whole Wheat grain, nothing else.

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Is it safe to take these medications together? Weight loss?

I''m 20, 320lbs, 6''0. I''m taking a testosterone booster. It helps with energy and other side affects of low testosterone. I''m not 100% but I feel like I have a very low amount. Also taking daily men''s vitamin, 250mg Rasberry Kestones, green coffee bean extract (before meals), and taking the weight loss pill Alli. I also bought myself a brand new 100$ juicer and have been drinking lots of fresh veggies. I''ve spent a lot of money but that is my new year''s resolution. To better myself physically and mentally, and not indulge on things like movies, video games, fast food, etc.

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It’s better to avoid these types of supplements like Rasberry Kestones, green coffee bean extract and weight loss pills. If you are taking these type of pills most probably you get a side effects.

Can I ask you one question, why don’t you concern one specialist doctor and it’s better to meet your family or any doctor.

So that he will provide you about weight loss information and one more thing is you have to do daily exercise in your home, it is the important part of weight loss.

• Well, I don''t think kestones and the extract are a very good combination since the side effects of Kestones include things like diarrhea and overall stomach problems. That with the coffee bean extract could be a bad combination. Can I ask you why you''re taking these supplements? They really don''t have anything to do with weight loss. May I suggest meal replacement shakes and dietary supplements? Also, how much exercise are you getting? That''s a crucial part of weight loss. If you''re interested, I can introduce you to some high quality weight loss products. Just contact me at hjoseph68@yahoo.com or 551-265-9625 if you are interested, but ignore this information if you''re not interested.

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Why are all these young girlies asking for weight loss tips?

Like I dont get it? Okay so I was once one of you girls! In 2011 it got way out of hand and I developed Anorexia Nervosa. I was on the verge of dying. Like I see y''alls post and I am just like I was once like them...The thing is that this disease SUCKS! I mean I lost all my friends, health, joy, family...need I go on? Like why is society so messed up? Yall need to be GROWING WITH FAT! FAT MAKES YOU GROW! (I stunted my growth and everything) YOU NEED TO EAT FATS- THEY HELP YOUR BRAIN WORK, YOU NEED TO EAT CARBS- THEY GIVE YOU ENERGY, YOU NEED TO EAT VEG AND FRUIT-THEY GIVE YOU VITAMINS AND MINERALS! YOU NEED TO EAT SOME TYPE OF PROTEIN! YOU NEED TO HAVE SOME "UNHEALTHY FOODS"- ITS GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL!!
No FOOD is bad! It is all good, just in moderation. Listen to your hunger cues. Eat when you are hungry, stop when you are full. LIKE COME ON! I do know its hard so I am sorta a hypocrit but CANT WE ALL LEARN TO LOVE OUR BODIES????
I am talking about the girls who are already thin. Why is our society so messed up with that? Like I dont get it...How can we change this? Like I find it discuting when people tell like 14 year olds these like weird detox diets to someone who is GROWING! Like come on that 90 pound girl does NOT need to lose weight. I am not talking about a 30000 lbs girl...

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You answered your own question. Girls are feeling the way you did when you were a girl this age. Its because of society. You cant be the one saying " why are girls doing this" when it happened to you. Same reason it happened to you is the same for girls now.

• I personally am not looking for weight loss. I personally want to look the fat around my tummy and turn it into muscle. It is not healthy to have high amounts of fat. There are two different types of fat. Fat as in huge over weight. And fat as in you have a higher fat percent then muscle. This is unhealthy. If you have this you need to do more cardio. There is a reason teens are recommended to exercise at least an hour everyday. And why we need to eat right. And yes there is aerating foods you should try to avoid and only eat few of. Big Macs are one of them. Along with very salty fries because there is a certain amount of sodium intake a person should have per day. There wise it can cause HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE! Please do your research before you think loosing eight is bad. You could have just insulted a 14 year old girl that weights 300?pounds and is on the verge of killing herself because she wants to loose weight and has no one to turn to. You never know.
• It''s too hard to believe you have anorexia. If you had it, you would know it is a mental illness, not something you can catch like a cold. You sound more like a fat person trying to convince other people to just accept their high weight. If you had anorexia you would know it is an "irrational" fear of gaining weight, & nothing you just said suggests you understand that. What next, you going to tell a Schizophrenic to think clearly & have normal emotional responses? Good Luck with that.
  
  Anyway, you have a point with an estimated 0.5% of women suffering from anorexia nervosa in their lifetime. While more than 35% of women suffer from obesity & more than 90% suffer from being overweight in their lifetime. See what you can do to get more people to eat, because that is clearly where the biggest problem lies.

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How long until I see a difference?

Hi, Im trying to get more "toned" (I guess that''s the right word) thighs. I''ve been looking ways to lose weight and help my legs become stronger. Each time I search for help, squats come up. So I''ve been doing squats (about 200 a day) for a week. Is this too little? Is squats an effective way to help tone thighs? Im not sure if putting my height or anything would help.. But just in case Im 5''4 , Im 14. I want/need better legs for Dance. Please help. Thank you!

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If you are wanting to get stronger legs i would suggest doing more cardio. The best i find at least would be to run on a treadmill ( outside is even better) try to run on an incline that''s the best. As for squats 200 reps is a bit of an overkill i would say. if your not using weight you are not doing very much other then working on your form. If you are not able to go to a gym then it can be pretty difficult to work out your legs. In my opinion running would be your best guess if you cant go to a gym.

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