My dog has kidney disease. Can he have milk? What else can I do?

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Hi, my dog has been diagnosed with renal failure and given 6 - 12 months. he is a rescue springador, very fit now. I am feeding him3 or 4 times a day with prescription diet plus veg and fruit and salmon oil. I don't understand phosphorous. I know he can't take salt. can he have milk or is there anything else I can do? THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Amber W · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your dogs diagnosis! Phosphorus is something we try to avoid with renal failure because the kidneys have lost the ability to excrete it properly. Because milk is high in phosphorus I would avoid giving it. A prescription renal diet like you are using is the best food to avoid giving too much phosphorus. If your dog's phosphorus levels are already high you can ask your veterinarian about giving medications like aluminum hydroxide. As far as additional things you can do at home for your dog, subcutaneous fluids may be worthwhile. Your veterinarian can teach you how to administer these fluids. Medications like Azodyl may also be helpful. As an integrative veterinarian I also manage my patients with kidney disease with acupuncture and herbal medicine. It may be worth looking into integrative veterinarians in your area. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and best wishes to you and your dog!

My dog has kidney disease. Can he have milk? What else can I do?

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