How can 10 month old GSD have kidney failure?

Veeru · 09-01-2011, 05:57 AM

My GSD 'VEERU' is ill. His creatinine content is 4.44 and BUN is 48. He is only 10 months old and very active. I read that usually kidney failure occurs in old age. This guy is still a puppy. Its hard to believe that my love is failing

I just now heard that inspite of 3 days of fluid flush therapy his numbers have increased!!

Is there any other case here in this forum where they had similar problems? Any suggestions please.

Veeru · 09-01-2011, 06:00 AM

He has become lethargic since yesterday and not eating after 2 bouts of vomiting. Stools were normal though.

**jocoyn** · 09-01-2011, 06:40 AM

I am afraid sometimes young dogs (and people) have something serious enough wrong with them that they cannot make it.

I had a pup about the same age die of kidney failure (after much money we did not have to spend was spent at the vet)....

I do wish you the best and hope he pulls through.

Shaina · 09-01-2011, 07:06 AM

We just lost two of our dogs to renal failure after they got into some antifreeze. Unfortunately it is a very difficult thing to beat unless you are fighting it aggressively, and even then it may not matter. I really wish you the best, I know exactly what you're feeling right now.

**jocoyn** · 09-01-2011, 07:37 AM

In our case, some of the breeders dogs had been poisoned by antifreeze but he thought the pups had not. We got him at 8 weeks but it took that long for probably the very small amount they ingested to do the damage. But I am sure many many things can cause kidney failure. Our own cause of death was indeterminate....but it was over 25 years ago.

GSDElsa · 09-01-2011, 07:48 AM

Has your dog been tested for juvenile renal disease? There are certain lines that carry it, and it is genetic. Do you mind PMing me the kennel and pedigree your dog came from?

Could be other things too like people have alluded to.

BR870 · 09-01-2011, 08:11 AM

Have you been feeding him an Chicken Jerky treats? There has been a huge problem with Jerky treats made in China causing kidney failure. Especially Waggin Train brand...

Could be anything they ate, especially if from China. If they don't mind putting lead in kids toys, do you really think they would care if a few dogs get poisoned?

phgsd · 09-01-2011, 09:06 AM

Gizmo went thru kidney failure at a little over a year. He did improve on fluids and now 3 years later he's 100% healthy.
Originally the vet thought it might have been genetic kidney disease, but after days on fluids his numbers improved and he made it through. We assume he must have gotten into something - maybe he inhaled a pill off the floor...that was the only thing we can think of since he is always carefully supervised.
Hope Veeru continues to improve!

Stosh · 09-01-2011, 09:24 AM

I hope he's going to be ok. Keep up posted

carmspack · 09-01-2011, 10:38 AM

sorry that your young dog is in there fighting the fight , here's hoping for you ..

this gives an opportunity to remind people how toxic xylitol , a sweetner in a lot of gums, toothpaste, baked goods , is . In one case a dog required immediate veterinary care because he had ingested 3 gum wrappers . snopes.com: Xylitol Deadly to Dogs

Broccoli -- seen in so many home cooked meals for dogs has a substance , isothiocyanate , that according to AVMA and CVMA , that is toxic.

once again hope for the best
Carmen

09-01-2011, 05:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Veeru Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 39	How can 10 month old GSD have kidney failure? My GSD 'VEERU' is ill. His creatinine content is 4.44 and BUN is 48. He is only 10 months old and very active. I read that usually kidney failure occurs in old age. This guy is still a puppy. Its hard to believe that my love is failing I just now heard that inspite of 3 days of fluid flush therapy his numbers have increased!! Is there any other case here in this forum where they had similar problems? Any suggestions please.

09-01-2011, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,073	I am afraid sometimes young dogs (and people) have something serious enough wrong with them that they cannot make it. I had a pup about the same age die of kidney failure (after much money we did not have to spend was spent at the vet).... I do wish you the best and hope he pulls through. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

09-01-2011, 07:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shaina Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 880	We just lost two of our dogs to renal failure after they got into some antifreeze. Unfortunately it is a very difficult thing to beat unless you are fighting it aggressively, and even then it may not matter. I really wish you the best, I know exactly what you're feeling right now. __________________ "In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semihuman. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog." - Edward Hoagland

09-01-2011, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,073	In our case, some of the breeders dogs had been poisoned by antifreeze but he thought the pups had not. We got him at 8 weeks but it took that long for probably the very small amount they ingested to do the damage. But I am sure many many things can cause kidney failure. Our own cause of death was indeterminate....but it was over 25 years ago. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

09-01-2011, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 4,068	Has your dog been tested for juvenile renal disease? There are certain lines that carry it, and it is genetic. Do you mind PMing me the kennel and pedigree your dog came from? Could be other things too like people have alluded to. __________________ J, mom to: - Elsa - "Da Pookins" - Medo - "The Beast From The East"

09-01-2011, 06:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Veeru Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 39	He has become lethargic since yesterday and not eating after 2 bouts of vomiting. Stools were normal though.

09-01-2011, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
BR870 Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 828	Have you been feeding him an Chicken Jerky treats? There has been a huge problem with Jerky treats made in China causing kidney failure. Especially Waggin Train brand... Could be anything they ate, especially if from China. If they don't mind putting lead in kids toys, do you really think they would care if a few dogs get poisoned? __________________ Rob Ezra von der Rennbahn Princess Abigail "Abbie" Kai (RIP) Loki (RIP)

09-01-2011, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
phgsd Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,573	Gizmo went thru kidney failure at a little over a year. He did improve on fluids and now 3 years later he's 100% healthy. Originally the vet thought it might have been genetic kidney disease, but after days on fluids his numbers improved and he made it through. We assume he must have gotten into something - maybe he inhaled a pill off the floor...that was the only thing we can think of since he is always carefully supervised. Hope Veeru continues to improve! __________________ Kira, Kessy, Djenga, Madina www.hghclubnortheast.com

09-01-2011, 09:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 9,304	I hope he's going to be ok. Keep up posted

09-01-2011, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
carmspack Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 5,756	sorry that your young dog is in there fighting the fight , here's hoping for you .. this gives an opportunity to remind people how toxic xylitol , a sweetner in a lot of gums, toothpaste, baked goods , is . In one case a dog required immediate veterinary care because he had ingested 3 gum wrappers . snopes.com: Xylitol Deadly to Dogs Broccoli -- seen in so many home cooked meals for dogs has a substance , isothiocyanate , that according to AVMA and CVMA , that is toxic. once again hope for the best Carmen

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