Are there any plants that can cause kidney failure in my dog?

I'm sorry Axel is so unwell! Worms in his feces would not cause his kidneys to shut down, and rocks in his vomit would also not cause them to shut down. They would cause him, however, to not eat eat. Acute kidney failure in dogs is caused by ingestion of a poison, medications made for humans that are toxic to dogs, plants that are toxic to dogs (which could be related to the leaves in his feces depending on the plant he ate), infection, or dehydration. It's good that he urinated, but I would recommend having an x-ray done if he is vomiting rocks. I would be concerned that the rocks could be causing an obstruction in his GI system. I would take him back into the vet today, if he isn't there already, as he needs to be seen about these rocks and the fact that he is vomiting.

I'm very sorry to hear that. Make sure all your dogs are vaccinated for leptospirosis as this is one infection that could cause acute liver and kidney failure. Make sure you feed them a high quality diet as there seems to be a link between bad quality food and liver/kidney disease.

I'm sorry that your dog has been diagnosed with kidney failure. I personally am not away of any artificial kidney research projects going on in Long Island. Research like this would typically be done at a veterinary school, and the only vet school in New York is Cornell. You could give them a call to see if they are doing any research on this, or you can give vet clinics in your area a call to see if they have any information on this.

Hello and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Nimi getting into the belladonna lily. Sounds like the worst is over for her as far as this exposure situation. I would continue to monitor her for any other signs of ongoing problems from the exposure like vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia, tremors. If any of these signs return or linger, I would advise seeing your veterinarian ASAP. Kidney failure associated with toxin exposure is most often seen with an initial increase in thirst and urination frequency but as the kidneys become more damaged, they begin to shut down leading to a decreasing amount of urine produced. The kidneys can go into complete failure where no urine is produced at all and the pet quits urinating. So if you are noticing an increase in thirst and urination frequency/large volumes of urine produced or you notice no urination at all, I would consult your vet ASAP so they can get blood and urine to make sure the kidneys are functioning normally. Even if you don't see those signs and you want to make sure everything is ok, go to your vet and let them run some tests. In my opinion, sounds like the worst is over and preventing further exposure to the lily is all you need to do. Again, if you are concerned, your vet can run some tests on her urine and blood and evaluate her organ function. Good luck and I wish you and her the best!

No, this is absolutely not correct to say that. kidney failure can be cause by various reasons but in most cases the exact reason is unknown. when kidney failure is already present, dry food and food with high protein levels can cause the kidney failure to get worse faster.

Yes, sometimes anesthesia and other medications used during a surgery could cause kidney failure, it can also happen due to poor hydration and loos of blood during surgery, but having say that it is quite uncommon in practice.

I think the best prevention is routine monitoring of bloodwork and urine. Kidney values can be trended yearly. If they start to become abnormal, your vet can recommend diet change and supplementation as needed. If your dog is not sick, bloodwork may not be covered unless you have wellness coverage.