Dog / Mix - Answered 1262 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 High values for both BUN and creatinine indicate that the kidneys are not working well and may be in failure. In this situation a urine protein:creatinine (UPC) ratio greater than 0.4 in a cat and 0.5 in a dog indicates there is significant protein loss through the kidneys, and a diagnosis of primary kidney disease can be made. Further investigation and treatment are recommended. Normal BUN and creatinine values suggest the kidneys are likely healthy and working well. In this situation a protein:creatinine (UPC) ratio up to 2.0 in both cats and dogs is acceptable. If the ratio is greater than 2.0, then significant protein loss through the kidneys exists, even if BUN and creatinine are within normal limits. Primary kidney disease is likely present and further investigation and treatment are recommended. So, in my opinion it's okay to continue with food that you are giving. But slowly try to mix regular dog food with chicken toppings. Regular food chicken toppings 10 90 1st week 20 80 2nd week 25 75 3rd week 30 70 4th week 35 65 5th week Like that continue... Up to 6 months.. Your dog will be habituated. Thank you
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