When talking about renal dysfunction or kidney disease it is very important to first understand exactly how the kidneys function. Their main functions are to: filter blood, process and eliminate excess protein waste into the urine, maintain red blood cells and balance the body’s electrolytes, water, and acids. That’s a heck of a lot to do!

Kidney dysfunction occurs when one or more of these functions are impaired. Unfortunately, our pets’ bodies are great at compensating for the loss of function and we often don’t become aware of a problem until there is already a significant percentage of function lost […]

One of the most common issues seen today in dogs and cats is allergies, which can be divided into 3 categories: flea allergies, seasonal/environmental allergies, and food allergies. Food allergies are the least common but often the most frustrating type of allergy to diagnose and control.

Food allergy or more appropriately named adverse food reaction is a hypersensitivity reaction to one or more components of the diet. This abnormal reaction is caused by an immune response to a food component the animal has previously been exposed to which then causes an allergic reaction throughout the body.  Food allergies can occur […]