Diet for a dog with chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is a common condition in elderly dogs. What should a specialized diet for a dog with chronic kidney disease contain? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that every veterinarian encounters. This problem affects about 10% of older dogs and is often the cause of death in elderly animals. Samoyeds, English cocker spaniels, beagles and bull terriers, among others, are predisposed to chronic kidney disease. This disease can also develop in a dog as a result of the administration of certain medications, injuries and various ailments, including leptospirosis, babesiosis, kidney stones, cancer, poisoning and systemic diseases such as adrenal gland disease or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. CKD in dogs is an incurable disease and will require lifelong treatment. An extremely...