Kidney Toxins

A Close Look at Kidney Toxins in Dogs 

There are very many poisons responsible for kidney infections in dogs.  However, five documented toxic substances double the chances of a kidney infection for your pet. While we can help treat all these ailments with ease in our clinic, early detection is a sure way to ensure the treatment healing process is seamless. If your dog is not eating, drools, or has a black-tarry stool, vomits a lot or has bloody diarrhea, consider bringing your pet to our clinic for a checkup. 

Here are the five significant poisons responsible for kidney toxins in your dog

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

We advise all pet owners against buying over the counter medicine seeing most medications contain NSAIDS which has lasting adverse side effects in dogs. Drugs such as Advil or Motrin are hazardous to your pet despite their tasty nature. Contact us today regarding the appropriate meds to buy for your ailing pet. 

Ethylene Glycol (EG)

A lot of people enjoying washing their vehicles while playing with their dogs in the yard. However, motor oils, deicing agents for your windshield, and solvents have very high quantities of EG, which is very poisonous once ingested by dogs. If your god exhibits signs of drunkenness followed by an elevated heart rate and loss of appetite, visit our clinic immediately for treatment.  

Heart medicine

While some of the drugs used for treating heart-related problems in dogs are also used on humans, they have different margins when it comes to safety. Calcium channel blockers do not offer the same solution as beta blockers. Poisoning from either of these drugs can lead to severe hypotension or a very low heart rate. 

Vitamin D3

Certain areas do not receive enough Vitamin D, which can create serious health problems for your dog. As such, most people use multivitamins to supplement unavailable vitamins. However, Vitamin D is highly poisonous when ingested in unregulated doses. As such, contact us for further guidance regarding the dosage and supplement to use for your dog. 

Raisins and Grapes

Raisins and grapes have a high AKI count making them a source for poisonous toxins. These fruits stay in a dogs stomach for long making their absorption into the gastrointestinal tract hard. Poisoning occurs over time, but if ingested, you can contact us for induced vomiting. 

Conclusion

Keep all the foods mentioned above from your dog’s reach and warn anybody in your house against sharing their food with your pet. It might be good for human consumption but dangerous for your life. In case of any complications, contact us for professional assistance.

Sources 

http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-toxins-poisons/top-5-most-damaging-kidney-toxins-dogs

https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/11/04/kidney-failure-pet-dogs.aspx

https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/kidney-problems-in-dogs#1

https://www.honestpaws.com/blogs/pet-care/kidney-disease-in-dogs