What is Kidney Disease?
Kidney disease and kidney failure in dogs and cats are extremely common conditions that affect our beloved pets. The kidneys play a vital role in filtering water and nutrients, maintaining your pet's overall health and wellbeing.
How is Kidney Disease Diagnosed?
Veterinarians use several diagnostic tools to evaluate kidney function, including:
- •Bloodwork (Creatinine and BUN levels)
- •Urinalysis
- •Urine culture
- •Imaging studies
Important to know: Kidney disease typically appears in pets once at least 25% of the kidneys are no longer functioning, making early detection crucial.
Signs of Kidney Disease Include:
Increased drinking and urination
Weight loss
Decreased energy
Decreased appetite
Vomiting and nausea
Clear or dilute urine
Natural Ways to Treat Dog and Cat Kidney Disease
At Healing Paws Center, we offer holistic treatment approaches that can support your pet's kidney health and improve their quality of life. These natural therapies can be used alongside conventional Western medications for comprehensive care.
Veterinary Acupuncture and Acupressure
Acupuncture is a powerful tool for supporting kidney health in pets. This ancient practice works by:
- ✓Increasing kidney blood flow and promoting healing
- ✓Increasing appetite and energy levels
- ✓Decreasing nausea and improving comfort
Using Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) principles, we move Qi (energy) to damaged areas of the kidneys. Specific acupuncture points we use include BL-23 (Bladder-23), BL-39 (Bladder-39), KID-3 (Kidney-3), and ST-36 (Stomach-36).
Subcutaneous Ozone Therapy
This innovative therapy involves hyper-saturating saline with ozone, which breaks down into oxygen once in the body.
By increasing oxygen levels in the body, ozone therapy improves mitochondrial function and promotes cell growth and regeneration, supporting the kidneys' natural healing processes.
Herbal Therapy
Chinese herbal medicine offers powerful support for kidney health in pets. We use carefully selected herbal blends to support kidney function and overall wellbeing.
Common herbal formulas we recommend include:
- •Rehmannia blends for kidney support
- •Hindquarter Weakness formulas
Food Therapy
Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting kidney health. Food therapy utilizes nutritious foods specifically selected to support damaged kidneys.
Kidney-supporting foods include:
- •Kidney beans (appropriately prepared)
- •Brown rice
- •Other foods selected based on Traditional Chinese Veterinary patterns
Our Recommendation
These holistic therapies can be effectively combined with Western medications for a comprehensive treatment approach.
We recommend starting acupuncture and all of these holistic methods as soon as possible for the best outcomes!
Ready to Support Your Pet's Kidney Health?
Schedule a consultation at Healing Paws Center to explore natural treatment options for your dog or cat's kidney disease.