My young dog has kidney disease: What diet and activities are safe?

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My dog got diagnosed with kidney disease. His BUN levels are normal but his creatinine levels were elevated and so were his SDMA. It seems like it has been caught early on. They want him on a low sodium diet. What can he eat and not eat? He's very food motivated. Can he do all his everyday activities such as the dog park? I'm terrified of watching him deteriorate. He's almost 4 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | neutered | 28.8 lbs

Alexis de Gale, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear of your dog's diagnosis of kidney disease at such a young age! If they haven't been run already, I would suggest additional testing to look for other underlying causes of kidney disease that are potentially treatable - urinalysis, urine culture, leptospirosis PCR (if in your area), ultrasound, etc. I would also recommend a urine protein:creatinine ratio, and a blood pressure measurement. If it's truly primary kidney disease, there are pet food companies that make kidney-specific diets that are low in protein and phosphorus (these are the two main ingredients to limit with kidney disease) - Royal Canin makes a Renal diet, Hill's makes k/d, Purina makes NF. Talk to your veterinarian about starting a kidney diet now while he's feeling good. As far as activities, he can do every activity that he enjoys!

My young dog has kidney disease: What diet and activities are safe?

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