Additional vitamins or nutritional supplements for slowing the progression of CIN may be beneficial. These products are fish oils containing the Omega 3 fatty acids in conjunction with vitamin E which may help reduce kidney inflammation. Omega 3 oils slow may slow the progression of renal failure. Vitamin E acts synergistically with the Omega 3's. Also, omega 3 fatty acids may deplete vitamin E in the body, another reason to supplement this vitamin.
Veterinarians sometimes resort to more intensive treatments.
Dialysis requires several hours of treatment several times a week - on an ongoing basis. And canine kidney transplants have produced few long-term survivors, probably because the genetic diversity among dogs increases the risk of organ rejection or some other factor that we do not understand at this time. Future advances in anti-rejection drugs may make kidney transplants a more viable option for dogs, although cost considerations may still limit this practice. The key to ongoing CIN treatment takes place at home, where owners can take several steps to help their dogs. Make sure a dog with CIN always has access to fresh water.