best dogfood for my dog with kidney problems

Question
hi,
I need advise on what kind of dog food to feed my 10lb jack Russell that's been diagnosed with abnormal Bun levels. I've been looking for lower protein, low phosphorus dog food that she will eat.  She won't eat the KD the vet recommended.  She takes a 3VC Capsule and Enalapril every day.  She also has allergy issues (itching and licking), weight loss, but still very active.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks

Answer
Debbie - The Drug enalapril can cause Kidney failure and abnormal kidney function.
Does your JR dog have CHF or heart troubles, too?

CRF, CHF and treatments-
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is a progressive decline in kidney function due to the wearing out of the kidneys. Toxins gradually build up in the pet's bloodstream because the kidneys are no longer able to filter them out. Old age is the number one cause, but it can also be genetic or precipitate from the giving of certain drugs that work the kidneys hard, like diuretics. Enacard (enalapril) is also known to precipitate kidney failure. For this reason, pets of any age who are on Enacard and/or a diuretic should have regular blood tests done to check kidney function.


Let me know why you are giving this drug?  There are other choices to use.

Marie Peppers LPN MA