PetPace can help improve the management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in dogs by identifying changes in key indicators, including Wellness score, deviations from the Health Profile, activity score, pulse rate, HRV, calories burnt, pain score, and posture routine.
What are urologic diseases in pets, and how do they manifest?
Urologic diseases affecting the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract are common in pets. They can develop rapidly, as in infections, or gradually, as in kidney failure. These diseases often show signs of changes in elimination routine, discomfort, and pain.
What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and how does it affect dogs?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), also known as renal failure or renal insufficiency, is a metabolic disease where the kidneys fail to efficiently remove waste products and regulate fluids in the body.
What are the common signs of CKD in dogs?
Signs of CKD include increased drinking and urination, lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting, weight loss, and bad breath.
Are certain dog breeds more prone to developing CKD?
Yes, breeds with a genetic predisposition to CKD include Bull Terriers, English Cocker Spaniels, Cairn Terriers, German Shepherds, Samoyeds, Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, and Alaskan Malamutes.
How can the PetPace collar assist in managing and detecting Kidney Disease in dogs?
The PetPace system aids in the early detection of diseases by monitoring factors such as decreased Wellness score, deviations from the Health Profile, decreased activity score, irregular pulse rate, decreased HRV, decreased calories burnt, decreased pain score, and changes in posture routine.