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My dogs died from liver/kidney failure. How to protect my other dogs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

3 of my dogs recently died, 3 consecutive months. sept oct and today. vet said have liver & kidney failures. how can we prevent this and maintain the rest of our pack healthy?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2016

I'm very sorry to hear that. Make sure all your dogs are vaccinated for leptospirosis as this is one infection that could cause acute liver and kidney failure. Make sure you feed them a high quality diet as there seems to be a link between bad quality food and liver/kidney disease.

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