Kidney stones in dogs are common, especially in toy breeds and small terriers. Some affected breeds include the bichon frise, miniature poodle , Maltese, Chihuahua, Lhasa apso, Pom­eranian ...

jkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: I recently read in a dog magazine that kidney disease is the second leading cause of death in dogs. Apparently, cancer is No. 1. Could you give a little ...

Kidney problems in dogs that go untreated can be life-threatening. If you suspect your dog has kidney failure, don’t try to self-diagnose and treat the condition at home.

Annabelle is a 7-year-old Queensland heeler who lives in Goleta, Calif. She used to tend 100-or-so head of sheep, but since George sold his ranch, Annabelle spends most of her time herding the ...

Have you ever watched your pet eat its meal and thought, “Wow, did they even taste it?” Though some pets require more energy than others, it is important to know your pet’s normal eating and ...

Dogs are often fed chocolates, ice creams, salty, sugary foods, resins, grapes, and excessive tomatoes, which can lead to renal failure. Tick fever, babesiosis, and hypertension in dogs can also ...

Familial kidney disease is an umbrella term used to describe various genetically transmitted conditions that impair the normal function of a dog's kidneys. Unlike some hereditary kidney diseases ...

Nov. 8 -- FRIDAY, Nov. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A gene mutation that causes the high levels of uric acid that lead to bladder stones in Dalmatians has been identified by U.S. researchers, who said ...