phosphorus is a mineral that is essential in the formation of strong bones and teeth. a dog food that’s low in phosphorus will be made with less than 0.4 percent phosphorus. “if one switches to a low phosphorus dog food, but still gives treats that are high in phosphorus, this will add to the daily phosphorus intake, which would be counterintuitive.”  veterinarians often recommend a diet change as a first step after a pet has been diagnosed with changes in …

this formula is designed to help take some of the stress from your dog’s kidneys. however, it is pretty low in protein and may be suitable for some dogs with kidney problems. this dog food is not specifically designed for kidney disease. a decrease in blood and oxygen to the kidneys can also cause them to fail. the flow of blood to the kidneys will increase in an effort to improve filtration. if a dog is thought to be in …

in healthy animals, microscopic structures within the kidneys called nephrons take on the task of removing wastes and toxins while helping maintain proper levels of nutrients within the blood. because the kidneys serve as the primary route of phosphorus excretion, many veterinarians will recommend a diet that is low in phosphorus. reduced kidney function and kidney failure can lead to an overabundance of this substance (hyperphosphatemia) and similarly high levels of calcium (hypercalcemia), potentially resulting in the calcification of soft …

you will be able to understand why everyone is so obsessed with raw feeding and be able to confidently decide if feeding the best raw dog food is right for your pet. you can’t feed your dog a raw steak and call it a day; you have to ensure that the diet is nutritionally balanced. to help you better understand the benefits of feeding the best raw diet for dogs, you need to know how your dog digests food. that …

waste products are normally filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the urine, but dogs with ckd will end up with an accumulation of these waste products in the bloodstream as the filtering process breaks down. for more information on this condition please see the handout “chronic kidney disease in dogs”. commercial diets for dogs with ckd are developed to prioritize these key goals. these diets are formulated to help dogs with ckd avoid metabolic acidosis …