Tag: DogChronicRenalFailureLevels
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Causes of Fatal Nephrotoxicity from Feeding Bone Treats to Dogs with Renal Failure & Calculating Phosphorus DM in Pet Food
1. Ban on Feeding Bone Treats: Animal bones are a complex block of calcium and phosphorus. When consumed by a renal failure dog, excretion failure leads straight to hyperphosphatemia and systemic glomerular calcification. 2. DM Phosphorus Reverse Calculation Filtering: Do not be fooled by the “as-fed” label numbers containing moisture. Apply the Dry Matter (DM)…