Articles for tag: Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Failure

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Azodyl: Treatment for Dogs and Cats Chronic Kidney Disease

Kidneys in dogs and cats (and other animals) remove toxins from the blood and maintain water and salt balances. Blood is constantly filtered through the kidney to remove the toxic waste products, and eventually drained out through the urine. Also, kidney functions return water to the body, preventing dehydration. In dogs and cats, one of ...

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Diet and Nutrition for Kidney Disease

Kidney disease is a condition which occurs when your kidneys are damaged and lose their ability to keep your body healthy. When your kidneys do not work right, waste builds up in your body and makes you sick. There are things you can do to slow or stop damage to your kidneys, including changes in ...

Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly

Elsie Ward of Willard (not her real name), Ohio was 82 when she began to develop certain symptoms. She was often tired. Her ankles were swollen and she lost her appetite. She had to urinate frequently, especially during the night. It interrupted her sleep. She had frequent headaches. If she had to walk very far, ...

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Common Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Disease

Kidney disease is a condition which occurs when your kidneys are damaged and lose their ability to keep your body healthy. Your kidneys regulate your body’s water as well as certain chemicals in your blood such as sodium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. The liver releases hormones into your blood that help regulate blood pressure, create ...