News — Chronic Kidney Disease

Seeing symptoms could mean its too late! Prevent pet illnesses like periodontal and kidney disease with simple, affordable, at home health tools - Protektin and Kidney-Chek! Read more about how poor dental health can lead to kidney damage, how to improve dental and kidney health, and helpful tips to protect oral microbiome health.

The substance CBD (short for Cannabidiol, an active ingredient found in cannabis plants) has recently gained the attention to treat symptoms like anxiety, and chronic pain. CBD, which is often sold as an oil, acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance, targeting various pathways to increase a sense of ease in the body. It is used by patients who have nerve pain, epilepsy, and chronic kidney disease. It is also being marketed as a wellness product to help with inflammation and insomnia in humans. It is natural to wonder if its therapeutic effects can be useful to our pets who...

Important Advice and Resources for Pet Parents Setting healthy habits for you and your pet in 2024 is a great way to start the new year! Committing to regular exercise, setting a feeding schedule, and scheduling regular veterinary check-ups are important steps for your pet's health and well-being. Between vet visits, you can also use Kidney-Chek to keep an eye on your pet's health, save time and money, and get peace of mind that your pet is healthy! Try our FREE, 2-minute Risk Assessment to see the likelihood that your pet is hiding kidney illness from you AND get 15% off your Kidney-Chek purchase! As a pet owner, it's easy to put your...

The holiday season is the perfect time to show our pets how much we love and appreciate them. Whether it's a new toy or a special treat, a thoughtful gift can bring joy to both you and your furry friend.  This year, why not give the gift of health?  Kidney-Chek's at-home saliva test is a unique and practical gift that can help pet owners detect and manage kidney disease in their cats and dogs! What better gift to yourself and your pets than to extend your pet’s time with you and increase their quality of life!  Apart from that, there...