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Kidney Disease in Dogs George 20 April 1988- 27 January 1990 Juvenile renal disease and other familial and congenital renal diseases are seen in more than thirty breeds of dogs. Twenty two of these breeds have a renal dysplasia which is similar to that seen in Standard Poodles. I have put an (RD) for renal dysplasia after their breed names. Even in breeds with the same type of JRD, such as renal dysplasia, the modes of inheritance can be different. Ages at onset of symptoms can vary from a few weeks (Cairn terriers) to 5 - 11 years (German Shepherds, Welsh Corgis, Beagles). Modes of inheritance can vary from X linked dominant (Samoyed) to autosomal recessive (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Shih-Tzu), autosomal dominant (Bull Terrier), to unknown familial (most of the others). The following breeds are some of those in which familial and other renal diseases are seen: Airedale Terriers (RD) Alaskan Malamutes (RD) Basenjis (Fanconi-like syndrome) Bedlington Terriers (RD) Boxers (RD) Bulldogs (RD) Bull Terriers (glomerulopathy) Cairn Terriers (polycystic kidneys) Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (RD)* Chinese Shar-Pei (amyloidosis) Chow Chows (RD) Cocker Spaniels (glomerulopathy and RD) Collies (glomerulopathy) Doberman Pinschers (unilateral agenesis and glomerulopathy) Flat-coated Retriever (RD)* Golden Retrievers (RD) Great Danes (RD) Great Pyrenees (RD) Irish Wolfhounds (RD) Keeshonds (RD) King Charles Spaniels (RD) Lhasa Apso (RD) Miniature Poodles (polycystic kidneys) Miniature Schnauzers (RD and Fanconi-like syndrome)

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AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump Alcohol and Diet Athletic Performance Balanced Diet Breastfeeding Calcium in Diet Calories in Diet Carbohydrates Child Age Appropriate Diet Cholesterol Diabetes Diet Diet and Disease Fast Foods Fat Folic Acid (Folate) Food Hygiene Heart Disease and Diet Hyperactivity and Sugar Irradiated Foods Iron in Diet Niacin Normal Growth Potassium in Diet Protein in Diet Sodium and Diet Traveling with Children Vegetarianism Vitamins Water in Diet Zinc in Diet 70+ More Nutrition Topics Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Diet - Chronic Kidney Disease Diet - Chronic Kidney Disease Definition Food Sources Recommendations Side Effects ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Kidney Disease - Diet, Renal Disease - Diet Definition A low-protein diet is used in people with abnormal kidney function to prevent worsening of their kidney disease . The diet is often low in sodium and potassium as well. For some people on this diet, fluid restriction is also necessary. And if you have diabetes along with kidney disease, a low-carbohydrate diet may be necessary. This special diet is very helpful because it decreases the stress on the kidney.

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Internet Explorer users click here for Explorer preferred mirror site Canine Renal Disease George 20 April 1988- 27 January 1990 Juvenile renal disease and other familial and congenital renal diseases are seen in more than thirty breeds of dogs. Twenty two of these breeds have a renal dysplasia which is similar to that seen in Standard Poodles. I have put an (RD) for renal dysplasia after their breed names. Even in breeds with the same type of JRD, such as renal dysplasia, the modes of inheritance can be different. Ages at onset of symptoms can vary from a few weeks (Cairn terriers) to 5 - 11 years (German Shepherds, Welsh Corgis, Beagles). Modes of inheritance can vary from X linked dominant (Samoyed) to autosomal recessive (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Shih-Tzu), autosomal dominant (Bull Terrier), to unknown familial (most of the others). The following breeds are some of those in which familial and other renal diseases are seen: Airedale Terriers (RD) Alaskan Malamutes (RD) Basenjis (Fanconi-like syndrome) Bedlington Terriers (RD) Boxers (RD) Bulldogs (RD) Bull Terriers (glomerulopathy) Cairn Terriers (polycystic kidneys) Chinese Shar-Pei (amyloidosis) Chow Chows (RD) Cocker Spaniels (glomerulopathy) Collies (glomerulopathy) Doberman Pinschers (unilateral agenesis and glomerulopathy) Golden Retrievers (RD) Great Danes (RD) Great Pyrenees (RD) Irish Wolfhounds (RD) Keeshonds (RD) King Charles Spaniels (RD) Lhasa Apso (RD) Miniature Poodles (polycystic kidneys) Miniature Schnauzers (RD and Fanconi-like syndrome)

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AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump Alcohol and Diet Athletic Performance Balanced Diet Breastfeeding Calcium in Diet Calories in Diet Carbohydrates Child Age Appropriate Diet Cholesterol Diabetes Diet Diet and Disease Fast Foods Fat Folic Acid (Folate) Food Hygiene Heart Disease and Diet Hyperactivity and Sugar Irradiated Foods Iron in Diet Niacin Normal Growth Potassium in Diet Protein in Diet Sodium and Diet Traveling with Children Vegetarianism Vitamins Water in Diet Zinc in Diet 70+ More Nutrition Topics Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Diet - Chronic Kidney Disease : Side Effects of Diet - Chronic Kidney Disease Diet - Chronic Kidney Disease Definition Food Sources Recommendations Side Effects Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Kidney Disease - Diet, Renal Disease - Diet Side Effects A low-protein diet can be deficient in: some of the essential amino acids the vitamins niacin thiamine , and riboflavin the minerals calcium and iron In advanced kidney disease, a low-protein diet can lead to malnutrition and should only be implemented under the guidance of a kidney specialist.

6. Diet In Chronic Renal Failure Read about the history of diet in renal disease from our pages on the History of Dialysis and Transplantation in Edinburgh. You http://renux.dmed.ed.ac.uk/EdREN/EdRenINFObits/Diet_CRF.html

Diet in Renal Failure from EdREN , the website of the Renal Unit of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh This page deals with What's In Food . To learn about diet at different stages of renal disease, click on these links: Diet for the failing kidney Diet on haemodialysis Diet on peritoneal dialysis Diet after a transplant What's in food? Kidney function is essential in dealing with the waste material from ingested food - urea is made from dietary protein and is excreted by the kidneys along with other substances such as sodium, potassium and phosphate. Impaired renal function can lead to a build-up of these substances in the body. Dietary restriction can modify this accumulation and its effects. Protein Sodium Potassium Fluid intake ... Diet after Transplant Potatoes are an important source of potassium Further information Protein Many renal units advise protein restriction for patients with renal failure. This is recommended for a number of reasons : relief of some of the symptoms of uraemia like nausea and vomiting may slow down the rate of progression of the renal disease reduces the phosphate load to help prevent bone and other problems in the future helps to control the acid level in the blood When should you start a reduced protein diet ?

7. Kidney Failure: Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You Provides a broad overview of the treatment options for a person facing kidney failure. side effects if you follow a proper diet, limit your liquid intake, and take your and Kidney disease. Anemia in Kidney disease and Dialysis. renal Osteodystrophy. Financial Help http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/esrd/esrd.htm

Email To A Friend PDF Version Spanish Version Also see: Kidney Failure Series Home Kidney Failure Series : Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You On this page: When Your Kidneys Fail Treatment Choice: Hemodialysis Treatment Choice: Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment Choice: Kidney Transplantation ... About the Kidney Failure Series Your kidneys filter wastes from your blood and regulate other functions of your body. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work of healthy kidneys to survive. Developing kidney failure means that you have some decisions to make about your treatment. If you choose to receive treatment, your choices are hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages. You may also choose to forgo treatment. By learning about your choices, you can work with your doctor to decide what's best for you. No matter which treatment you choose, you'll need to make some changes in your life, including how you eat and plan your activities. But with the help of your health care team, family, and friends, you can lead a full, active life. Top When Your Kidneys Fail Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in your body, your blood pressure may rise, and your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys.

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The diet for patients on haemodialysis in Edinburgh From EdREN , the website of the Renal Unit of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Patients with renal failure were managed conservatively before dialysis was available. They were put onto a low protein, low salt, low potassium and high energy diet, as experimentation showed that this reduced the rate of deterioration of blood tests and, in particular, avoided dangerously high potassium values and fluid overload. Malnutrition was a consideration in patients on some of these very restrictive dietary regimens. The diet was relaxed over the years as dialysis became available. Conservative treatment before dialysis was available Acute renal failure In the 1940s the concept of using diet to preserve life until the kidneys recovered from an insult was developed. Recoverable acute renal failure was called Acute Urinary Suppression; now we would call it Acute Tubular Necrosis Diets like those shown below were the alternative to dialysis in the early days - and in the absence of dialysis, they must have saved lives. Control of fluid and salt intake were probably at least as important as the protein restriction. Dietary management remained important in patients treated by dialysis, but the diet could be relaxed a little. Two diets for acute renal failure They contained almost zero protein, strictly limited fluid, and no salt.

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Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury Poison ... I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Maryland Heart Center Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Diet - chronic kidney disease Overview Food Sources Recommendations Side Effects Definition: This diet is used in the people with abnormal kidney renal function to prevent progression of renal disease. It is usually low in protein and may be low-sodium, and low-potassium. It may also involve fluid restriction. In diabetic patients with renal disease, a low carbohydrate diet may also be used. Alternative Names: Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - diet, pre-dialysis diet, chronic renal failure diet Function: The purpose of a diet that restricts protein is to decrease the protein load on the kidney and slow down progression of renal disease. Sodium may be restricted to improve blood pressure control and to avoid fluid accumulation. Potassium is restricted because if it is not excreted effectively, it can accumulate and result in dangerous heart rhythms. Review Date: 2/15/2002 Reviewed By: Debbie Cohen, M.D., Renal and Electrolyte Division, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA., and Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

12. Soyfoods In Chronic Renal Disease Chumlea WC, Gassman J, Hollinger DL, Maroni BJ, Merrill D, Scherch LK, Shulman G, Wang S, Zimmer GS, for the Modification of diet in renal disease Study Group. http://www.soyfoods.com/symposium98/FantiPaper98.html

Third Annual Soyfoods Symposium Proceedings Soyfoods in Chronic Renal Disease by Dr. Paolo Fanti , MD, University of Kentucky Soy is gaining popularity as a food item for human consumption in the U.S., in part because of a shift in interest of the American public toward plant food and in part because of the hypothesized health effects of soybeans. Reportedly, there are 26 million soyfoods consumers in this country. Our understanding of the potential impact of the introduction of soyfoods in the diet of patients with renal disease is in its infancy. However, integrated analysis of the current knowledge about the nutritional properties of soy, the metabolic derangement and dietary requirements of patients with kidney disease, and the handful of studies that have specifically addressed the issue of soyfoods utilization in renal disease, allow one to speculate in optimistic terms about the potential beneficial effects of soyfoods in renal patients. References (1) J Am Soc Nephrol 8(suppl 9):1-33, 1997.

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Advertisement Search Dr. Koop Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Subscribe to our Free Newsletter Health Encyclopedia ... Privacy Policy Advertisement Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Side Effects Diet for people with chronic kidney disease Definition: A low-protein diet is used in people with abnormal kidney function to prevent worsening of their kidney disease . The diet is often low in sodium and potassium as well. For some people on this diet, fluid restriction is also necessary. And if you have diabetes along with kidney disease, a low-carbohydrate diet may be necessary. Alternative Names: Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - diet Function: This special diet is very helpful because it decreases the stress on the kidney. Protein is restricted to decrease the protein load on the kidney and slow down the progression of kidney disease. Sodium may be restricted to improve blood pressure control and to avoid fluid accumulation. Potassium is restricted if it is not excreted effectively and levels in the blood are high. When you have too much potassium in your blood, dangerous heart rhythms may result.

16. UAB Health System | End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Specific treatment for renal failure will be determined by for the course of the disease; your opinion or to control blood pressure); specific diet requirements. http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=60444

17. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - End-stage Renal Disease Associated diseases that cause or result from chronic renal failure must Restrictions include low protein in diet, with high carbohydrate levels to make http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000500.cfm

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18. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Diet For Kidney Disease Alternative names renal disease diet; kidney disease - diet Definition A diet used in the treatment of renal (kidney) disease. http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/002442.cfm

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19. Virtual Hospital: Department Of Internal Medicine: Renal Disease Education renal cancer This is when one or both of the kidneys High phosphorus can lead to bone disease. patients may not have as many restrictions placed on the diet. http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/internalmedicine/faq/renaldisease.html

For Patients The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: Department of Internal Medicine Renal Disease Education Frank Gedney, Technical Director Diane Huber, Ph.D. Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed This education page is designed for patients, families, and other individuals interested in learning more information about kidney failure and treatment options. What is the function of the kidney? The kidney has three basic functions: Filter: The kidney acts as a filter to remove waste products and fluids. Blood pressure control: The kidney acts with a substance, renin, to control blood pressure from becoming high. If the kidneys are not removing enough fluid, urine, blood pressure can rise. The heart works harder pumping blood to the body when there is extra fluid to be pump blood through. Hormone production: The kidney produces a hormone, erythropoetin. This hormone is responsible for red blood cell production in your bone marrow. The kidney also produces the active form of Vitamin D so a person is able to absorb calcium. What are the kidneys?

20. End-Stage Renal Disease: Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You This etext is for people whose kidneys fail to work. This condition is called endstage renal disease (ESRD). It also discusses diet and paying for treatment. http://www.kidneydoctor.com/esrd.htm

End-Stage Renal Disease: Choosing a treatment that is right for you Ari Kostadaras, M.D. CONTENTS Introduction When Your Kidneys Fail Treatment Choices Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis Kidney Transplantation Conclusion Paying for Treatment Other Sources of Information Introduction This etext is for people whose kidneys fail to work. This condition is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Today, there are new and better treatments for ESRD that replace the work of healthy kidneys. By learning about your treatment choices, you can work with your doctor to pick the one that's best for you. No matter which type of treatment you choose, there will be some changes in your life. But with the help of your health care team, family, and friends, you may be able to lead a full, active life. This etext describes the choices for treatment: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. It gives the pros and cons of each. It also discusses diet and paying for treatment. It gives tips for working with your doctor, nurses, and others who make up your health care team. It provides a list of groups that offer information and services to kidney patients. It also lists magazines, books, and brochures that you can read for more information about treatment. You and your doctor will work together to choose a treatment that's best for you. This etext can help you make that choice.

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