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Signs of Kidney Disease
With kidney disease, your dog becomes less alert, loses its appetite,
and may vomit. Take your dog to the veterinarian if it shows any of the
following signs that sometimes (but not always) point to kidney disease:
Chronic Failure
Increased thirst and urine
volume
Weight loss
Weakness and exercise intolerance
Tendency to bleed or bruise easily
Acute Failure
- Dehydration (to test for this, gently pull the skin away from your
dog's middle. If the skin does not immediately spring back, the dog
may be dehydrated.)
- Stiff-legged gait and arched back (a sign of painful kidneys)
- Little or no urine production
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