renal diet for dogs: a nutritional guide for pets with canine kidney disease  although kidney disease can be a serious problem, a lot of dogs and even cats can live for years comfortably with it, especially if it is diagnosed early and treated properly. actually most of the drugs that are used to treat pets suffering from kidney disease are only meant to minimize the symptoms. feeding the pets with the right diet can be very effective for the pet's survival. this guide has been put together to help you know the right diet to give your pet, and also the appropriate nutritional changes to make when your pet is diagnosed with kidney disease.