Kidney Disease Seen by Mt Pleasant Veterinarians

I thought something was wrong but was not quite sure. Was Charlie drinking more water because of the change in temperature or was he just really thirsty?  No worries.  He was just thirsty, it’s hot out, and we are all supposed to drink more water when the heat index is rising.  But wait, he is urinating more often and really is not eating all the food I have left for him to eat. Hmmm.  He does seem a little more lethargic than usual. Does he look thinner than before?  Wow, his breath really is stinky. 

When the client called the Mt Pleasant, SC veterinarian and described the symptoms the pet was presenting, immediately a blood sample was collected.  Findings showed changes in the kidney function of the pet.  The kidneys are the bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering out waste products from the blood and for producing urine.  Sometimes, by the time kidney disease is detectable in the blood, up to 75% of kidney function may be lost and they are no longer able to do their job properly.

In most cases, the damage to the kidneys cannot be reversed.  It is imperative that you contact your Mt Pleasant veterinarian at the first signs of behavior changes whether dietary or physical.  You should schedule routine six-month wellness examinations at your animal hospital Mt Pleasant SC to ensure your beloved pets are seen by a professional more than once a year.  This will allow your veterinarian more opportunities to detect the early onset of kidney disease before the damage is done.