Staged Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats
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Dietary management of renal failure in the dog and cat
● Dietary therapy is a key element in the conservative medical management of chronic renal failure (CRF) in dogs and cats. ● Appropriate dietary modifications can alleviate clinical signs of uremia and may help to slow progression of renal damage. ● Although the restriction of dietary protein is of clinical benefit in uremic patients, excessive protein restriction can cause protein malnutrition...
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