My dog with kidney disease isn't eating; is his congestion normal?

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My dog was diagnosed with kidney failure and diuresed for 2 days. He ate 6 tablespoons of kidney care food and some small pieces of chicken jerky recommended by the vet when we brought him home. Yesterday he only ate about 3 tablespoons but he also ate an entire strip of the jerky. Today he doesn’t seem to want anything but he’s drinking water and he’s alert and active. He also has sounded a bit congested since we brought him home. I wanted to know if this is normal. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old | 30 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Poor appetite is common in dogs with renal disease. Appetite stimulants, antacids, and/or anti-nausea medications will often help quite a bit. I would recommend discussing them when your vet is available. There are also several brand options for kidney foods that may taste better to Tucker. Congestion isn't necessarily common with kidney disease, but it could be related to the high rate of fluids that Tucker received in the hospital. His body should take care of it in a day or two. If he is still congested then, x-rays and re-evaluation by his vet would be warranted.

My dog with kidney disease isn't eating; is his congestion normal?

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