5.5 month with Renal issue

[obelinux]

Thanks Wolf. Unfortunately I stay in India, so won't be able to order that. However, I could try to use the same ingredients and make something similar.

On another note, we got a blood test done today. Creatinine up to 3.8. We're guessing/hoping it's just an abnormal spike due to his puking.

As far as puking goes, we seem to have found a theory. People here can verify if it makes sense.

On Friday he had a biscuit with cashew in it. He puked his papaya some time after that.

On Sunday he had one almond. I've been reading about almond toxicity in dogs. Maybe that caused him to vomit.

[Jax08]

Almonds are not toxic to dogs.

ASPCA | Almonds

Toxic Nuts
http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzo...s-to-Dogs.aspx

[UConnGSD]

Interesting, Obelinux!

Michelle, I am wondering if some dogs can be allergic to nuts the way some humans are allergic to them and whether that can cause GI upset like vomiting??

[Jax08]

Both links say they can cause gastro issues because they aren't digested well and the fat in them. I would think it's more that than allergies?

[obelinux]

Originally Posted by Jax08

Almonds are not toxic to dogs.

ASPCA | Almonds

Toxic Nuts
Nuts Dangers to Dogs

Interesting! Now it's back to square one. Not sure what caused him to vomit, and if that was the reason his creatinine shot up again. By the time we could digest his reducing creatinine, it goes back up again .

[obelinux]

Whiskey's creatinine dropped to 3.08.

His weight though has been a bit off.

This is what his weight gain over the past month looks like

21st Oct - 15.1 kg
26th Oct - 15.7 kg
28th Oct - 16.2 kg
2nd Nov - 17.3 kg
8th Nov - 18.3 kg
12th Nov - 17.5 Kg
18th Nov - 18.3 kg

We think the drop on the 12th was possibly due to his vomiting and slight stomach upset. We are not sure if we are feeding him enough.

This is what he gets through the day

80-100g of mutton ( goat meat)
400g of uncooked rice ( cooked quantity might be 3x that)
100g Sweet potato
2 egg whites

Is this diet sufficient for a 6 month puppy or should I increase something? He gets a 2 mile walk every day, and some ball play, otherwise no other physical exertion.

[vom Eisenherz]

Don't give antacids to a raw fed dog. Unfortunately, it's one or the other. If the dog really needs them, feed food slightly cooked or choose a dehydrated food, etc. DogAware.com Health: Non-Prescription Commercial Diets for Dogs with Kidney Disease but in this case, you can't have your cake and eat it too. Sadly, many vets don't understand this and many owners don't think about how important those acids being blocked are to the safe and thorough processing of raw food.

[obelinux]

Originally Posted by vom Eisenherz

Don't give antacids to a raw fed dog. Unfortunately, it's one or the other. If the dog really needs them, feed food slightly cooked or choose a dehydrated food, etc. DogAware.com Health: Non-Prescription Commercial Diets for Dogs with Kidney Disease but in this case, you can't have your cake and eat it too. Sadly, many vets don't understand this and many owners don't think about how important those acids being blocked are to the safe and thorough processing of raw food.

I'm sorry. I should've mentioned. We cook the meat before giving it to my puppy. Problem in India is, you can't rely on the quality of raw meat.

[Jax08]

Originally Posted by obelinux

Whiskey's creatinine dropped to 3.08.

His weight though has been a bit off.

This is what his weight gain over the past month looks like

21st Oct - 15.1 kg
26th Oct - 15.7 kg
28th Oct - 16.2 kg
2nd Nov - 17.3 kg
8th Nov - 18.3 kg
12th Nov - 17.5 Kg
18th Nov - 18.3 kg

We think the drop on the 12th was possibly due to his vomiting and slight stomach upset. We are not sure if we are feeding him enough.

This is what he gets through the day

80-100g of mutton ( goat meat)
400g of uncooked rice ( cooked quantity might be 3x that)
100g Sweet potato
2 egg whites

Is this diet sufficient for a 6 month puppy or should I increase something? He gets a 2 mile walk every day, and some ball play, otherwise no other physical exertion.

How does his weight look? What is the phosphorus content of that per day?

[obelinux]

Originally Posted by Jax08

How does his weight look? What is the phosphorus content of that per day?

Weight is as per the table I've put up. I'm not sure if he should be gaining more weight or not. He's 14 lbs short of his ideal weight . Phosphorous is usually between 100-125 mg a day ( max ), else it's pretty low Ph.