Tag Archives: Kidney

How to Identify Kidney Disease in Dogs

A serious and common disease affecting a number of dogs is kidney disease. In older dogs it is probably one of the leading causes of death. Acute or chronic are the two forms that this disease can take. While the acute form happens very suddenly the chronic form starts slowly and gets worse with time.… Read More »

Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

The most common cause of chronic kidney disease is damaged caused to the kidneys by other chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Interestingly, the groups that are most likely to suffer from chronic kidney disease are the same groups of people that are most likely to suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension).… Read More »

What You Must Know About Kidney Disease: A Practical Guide to Using Conventional and Complementary Treatments

While the news that you or a loved one has kidney disease can be shocking, for over 26 million Americans, it is a reality. After the initial diagnosis, patients and families usually have a myriad of questions about treatment options. What You Must Know About Kidney Disease is designed not only to answer these questions,… Read More »

Renal Diet Cookbook: The Low Sodium, Low Potassium, Healthy Kidney Cookbook

More Than a Kidney Cookbook: Your 28-Day Action Plan to Kick-Start a Kidney-Healthy Diet “Susan has done a masterful job in educating patients about their disease, explaining why watching your diet is important, and offering meal plans and recipes that encourage compliance and fun. – John Wigneswaran, MD, VP Clinical Affairs DaVita Healthcare Partners While… Read More »