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My dog has kidney disease. How can I support his kidney health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 55 lbs

My dog's Urea is at 60.2mmol/l and Creatinine 855 umol/l. He is in a drip at the moment at the vet. Any suggestions on how to improve his kidney function?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 16th, 2018

Unfortunately, once kidney damage shows up on blood tests, this damage cannot be healed anymore. The only thing you can do is to slow down further kidney deterioration. This is best done with supportive care by your vet (fluids, phosphor binders and other medications your vet may prescribe as well as a kidney diet. A kidney diet is very highly recommended. Your vet can prescribe the proper diet.

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