Dog / Mix - Answered 1282 days ago
I checked the test results again; they were BUN 35.7 Cre 1.18. Should we really quit topping his food with chicken breasts? I've tried alternatives like sweet potato and pumpkin toppings, but he doesn't seem to like it as much. I really regret not giving him plain dog food from the beginning. Our home doctor advised us to pull the dish away if he doesn't eat since he would eat dog food on its own if he really wanted food. I understand that you must have the same opinion, but the dog isn't trained very well so starts biting our legs and won't stop barking when he wants food. In the end, I give in and add toppings. Do we really have to ban chicken breasts? Are there any toppings that are okay to give every day? I just want to make sure he keeps eating. I'm sorry for the long comment.
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Johannes
Belgium
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Juju
Mix, 4 years old spayed female

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Hi, Johannes and Juju. BUN (blood urea nitrogen) indicates kidney function. An increased blood level is called azotemia and can be caused by kidney, liver, and heart disease, urethral obstruction shock and dehydration. The chicken topping does not affect to BUN level. I recommend to bring your furry friend to the hospital near you to get further treatment of his kidney. If you have another questions, keep me informed.
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