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Michael Romanos · 08-02-2007, 03:22 AM

Kidney Disease is the third most common cause of death in dogs after heart and cancer.

Causes: inherited defects, infections, toxic substances.

Being careful not to allow your Corgi from his/her ealiest days any toxic food, toxic plant items or chemicals such as some household chemicals which can greatly affect a dog's kidneys. Lead poisoning is also potentially damaging to a dog's kidneys. There are dangerous levels of lead in the paint of some kids toys fron China. Don't let a Corgi play with and chew at, a lead painted toy.

Urinary tract infections should be treated by a vet ASAP. Certain medications to alleviate pain and a number of anti-biotics are known to cause kidney damage when used for prolonged periods.

Maintaining healthy kidneys in senior dogs is important - providing Corgis aged seven years and over with senior rated diets eg AAFCO-approved food for senior dogs.

08-02-2007, 03:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 4,896 Images: 2	Kidney Disease is the third most common cause of death in dogs after heart and cancer. Causes: inherited defects, infections, toxic substances. Being careful not to allow your Corgi from his/her ealiest days any toxic food, toxic plant items or chemicals such as some household chemicals which can greatly affect a dog's kidneys. Lead poisoning is also potentially damaging to a dog's kidneys. There are dangerous levels of lead in the paint of some kids toys fron China. Don't let a Corgi play with and chew at, a lead painted toy. Urinary tract infections should be treated by a vet ASAP. Certain medications to alleviate pain and a number of anti-biotics are known to cause kidney damage when used for prolonged periods. Maintaining healthy kidneys in senior dogs is important - providing Corgis aged seven years and over with senior rated diets eg AAFCO-approved food for senior dogs. Last edited by Michael Romanos; 08-02-2007 at 08:17 PM.