WebMD discusses kidney disease, acute renal failure, and other kidney problems in dogs.. Chemical odor of breath. • Vomiting. • Weight loss. • Blood in urine.
Q. My healthy 2-year-old Coton de Tulear has the world's worst breath. Truly, he smells like he is full of dead fish! I have other dogs, so I understand dog breath.
Dogs with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) are prone to dehydration and you may notice that your dog is lethargic and has a poor appetite. Treatment options for advanced kidney disease are usually limited to treating the symptoms because dialysis and kidney transplants are not readily available for dogs.
