The following are some of the symptoms that may
be seen in dogs with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). (Note that dogs with
acute renal failure (ARF), which is sometimes reversible with early medical
intervention and support, may have a complete cessation of urination rather
than an increased frequency)
Obviously, not all dogs with Chronic Renal Failure will exhibit all of these
symptoms. They are listed in the order in which they generally
appear.
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Increased water consumption (polydipsia)
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Frequent urination (polyuria)
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Dilute urine (little color or odor, because the kidneys are no longer
capable of concentrating urine) |
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Depression
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Diminished appetite (anorexia)
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Discoloration of teeth
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Chemical odor to the breath
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Nausea and vomiting (seen particularly with a very high BUN (blood urea
nitrogen)) Dogs who are nauseated often lick their noses repeatedly
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Muscle weakness and exercise intolerance
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Weight loss
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Pale mucous membranes because of anemia
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Oral (mouth) ulcers
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Shivering (from diminished number of red blood cells that result from the
anemia seen in renal failure) |
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Muscle wasting
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Diarrhea |
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Last edit:
March 10, 2005 |