Renal failure is a common problem in dogs and there can b e several reasons behind it. The common symptoms of kidney failure include excessive urination and thirst, loss of appetite and weight, lethargy and many more. Immediate medication and proper diagnosis can help in curing this problem.

The dog’s kidney is a much functional organ that excretes the metabolic wastes of the body and also regulates the blood pressure. Acute rental failure is caused when the kidney declines to function all of a sudden. This problem can affect the entire body and thus the symptoms like urination, weakness, vomiting and depression initiates. When the kidneys stop functioning continuously, the result becomes visible in the chronic failure. This is a common problem with the dogs which are older and showing the signs of aging. The other reason of kidney failure in dogs is familial renal diseases. These diseases have several forms and are considered one of the hereditary problems. The symptoms are almost similar to that of acute failures.

Glomerulonephritis is another disease that causes inflammation in the kidneys and damages them severely. Another cause can be ticks along with the Lyme disease which are harmful the overall functions of the kidneys.