The kidney filters blood to remove waste products and excess water. In addition, the kidney plays a role in acid-base (pH) regulation, blood pressure, signaling red blood cell production in the bone ...

Some dogs also develop acute liver failure, which further increases kidney strain through toxin buildup in the bloodstream. Chocolate Credit: pexels The danger comes from theobromine, a stimulant that ...

Dogs with lower urine ammonia-to-creatinine ratios (UACR) may suffer from faster progression of kidney disease and higher fatality rates, according to ...