My dog Tiny had this problem. Had a fantastic vet: NO anesthesia or sedation, she won't recover. NO RED meats - fish & fowl okay even in dry foods. Merrick is a good brand. Cook chicken & vegetables to add to food. Get a bottle of RED CELL (equine) higher concentrations of needed nutrients: use several DROPS every other day for a week, then 2 times a week. Your vet can teach you how to give Lactated Ringers solution in a pocket under the skin at crucial times as she gets older. Tiny lived 10 1/2 years.
I thought you might be interested in Chloe Elizabeth's page on facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chloe-Elizabeth/430210250368176
She's fighting a congenital disorder and the more likes we have the more we hope to find her a donor--her only chance at life. You don't have to be an animal person to know the pain of watching an innocent young life suffer as well as the toll on the family and friends. Please take a moment to check out the page and if you'd be so kind as to like it and spread the word, it would mean a lot and could potentially save her life (as well as all those around her and other puppies to come).
This is my puppy but this raises awareness and support for research and better treatments.
I found an easier way to check her replies:
Go to the "Ask A Vet" forum...Click on "General Health" link....On the right side of the page will be a listing of all the Vets. Click on Dr. Cheng's Page....When you get to her main page, there is a link for "Posts".... Scroll through her posts for your answers......There is alot of info. on Renal Disease, Kidneys, BUN levels, food, supplements,etc.....This will help you narrow your search....Karla
Gloria.....I spelled the name wrong....The posts will be under "Aleda Cheng DVM, CVA".
Hi Gloria...Welcome...I'm sorry you found this forum under these circumstances.....
I have not delt with Kidney Disease personally (Knock on wood), but I am here to support you...There are alot of others here that have and I'm hoping they will pop in soon.....
There is also ALOT of info. for you in the archives of this forum and the "Ask A Vet" forum...You use the "search this community" button.....The ones that I think you will benefit from the most are the ones posted by "Dr. Chang" in the Vet forum.....These are the ones that stand out in my mind....She has posted alot about Kidney Diseases and food.....Start there....Scroll through & look for her postings.....
Although I understand the concept of the low protein diet.....I think a growing puppy needs meat!!! I also believe the theory has shifted towards needing protein instead of not...Dr. Chang has answered that very question...It's in there.. I DO know that Wet or canned food is the best choice for Kidney disease! (Because of the moisture content); helps to flush the kidneys. It also is more nutritious because it is not as highly processed as dry....Thus, double benefit! ;)
I'm hoping that this will help you alittle and give you a place to start.....Let me know what you find out and please stick around and keep us updated......Karla