Kidney Health Archives - Dr. Ruth Roberts

A Resolution for Nutrition

How keeping your pet healthy can keep you on track This time of year, health and nutrition are front-and-center for many of us. Even though…

Ruth February 3, 2017

5 Things You Didn’t Know about Kidney Failure in Pets

You notice that Sparky is drinking lots of water. And it seems you take him out to go potty more than usual of late. You…

Ruth October 5, 2016

Demystifying Kidney Lab Results: Your Guide to Understanding the Numbers.

Photo credit: Lindsey Turner If your pet has been recently diagnosed with kidney failure, or Chronic Kidney Disease, your head may be spinning with information overload.…

Ruth July 15, 2015

How to Support Someone with a Sick Pet

Photo credit: Leo Grübler Having a pet with a serious illness can be incredibly draining. From endless veterinarian appointments and the stress of caregiving for a…

Ruth July 8, 2015

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