Kidney Disease in Pet
Kidney Disease in Pets: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Kidney disease, also known as renal insufficiency, happens when the kidneys of a pet stop working properly. These vital organs are responsible for filtering waste items from the bloodstream and turning them to urine. Waste materials can collect in the blood when kidney function is weakened, causing negative impacts on your pet's health. 1. Acute Kidney Disease: This type appears quickly and is frequently caused by infection (e.g., leptospirosis), trauma, genetics, medicines, toxins, tumors, mechanical blockages (such as kidney stones), or degenerative illnesses. Exposure to harmful or toxic substances can cause acute renal illness. 2. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): CKD is characterized by a steady decline of kidney function over weeks to years. Unfortunately, because kidney tissue cannot regenerate after it has been injured, CKD tends to develop over time. Small-breed dogs may develop CKD at a later age (10 years or more), whe...