Vetoquinol Azodyl - Probiotic Supplement for Dogs & Cats - Offers Renal & Kidney Support for Pets - Easy-to-Swallow, Small Capsules - 90 Count

My dog has kidney-related health issues, and I started this supplement as part of their care plan. I give it around the same time daily. Pros: • Gentle and easy to give • Supports digestive and kidney health balance • Trusted veterinary supplement Cons: • Needs to be refrigerated for best potency • Results are gradual and part of long-term care Overall: A solid supplement option when recommended by a vet. It’s meant to support, not replace, professional treatment but worth keeping in the routine.

I have an 18-year old yorkie terrier mix who was diagnosed a year ago with early stage kidney failure. She was symptomatic - upset stomach, picky eater, started having accidents in her sleep. She has also had Cushings for the last 5 years, and since then has been one one daily dose of Trilostane 20mg. I made a number of changes that have transformed her and currently (knock on wood) she is in better health than ever. Accidents are almost non existent, she has great appetite, episodes with stomach upset are few and far between. My 18-year dog is lively, energetic, happy, healthy weight, runs around and goes for walks as long as 2 hours. Here is what I did - I added the following supplements to her food, all found here on Amazon: Azodyl Epakitin Standard Process Renafood Vetri-Science Coenzyme Q10 Grizzly Salmon Oil Pet Ultimates Probiotics I am not sure which one, or the combination of these is really working. In addition to that I have completely stopped feeding any commercial dog food - even the specialty low protein kidney diets, or any premium dog food. I cook fresh for her everyday. I make a protein in advance (chicken/ground beef/ground turkey/pork chops), and heat it up with some carbs (rice/potatoes) and sauteed fresh veggies (green beans/broccoli/peppers/carrots/cabbage etc). It's quick and simple once it becomes a habit, and I just throw all the supplements with the food.

I ordered 3 bottles of Azodyl, a nutritional supplement that supports renal function in cats & dogs " Azodyl administered orally on a daily basis has the potential to decrease BUN levels and prolong survival in renal insuficiency." As soon as my oldest Great Dane was diagnosed with kidney disease, I researched the disease (in dogs) for hours, days, and weeks. I came across Azodyl, which my vet recommended it to me as well. Directions are that it must be refrigerated at all times. When it was delivered to my back door, with no knock from my mailman, I assume it was sitting there at least 3 hours. I opened it right away. It was packed in a sealed metallic, air bubbled bag to keep the contents cold, and inside the bag were the 3 bottles, and 3 ice packs - all completely melted to water and not cold at all. The bottle labels were wet from the bags defrosting, and I put them in the refrigerator immediately. Then, I called Amazon cust. service immediately to ask if they were now no good. The representative assured me that they should be fine, and the manufacturer (Vetoquinol)stated that they could be at room temperature up to 3 days. It was 90 degrees out when it was delivered, and arrived on a Monday, USPS Priority. So it was mailed on a Thursday. I have used 1 bottle, and have seen absolutely NO change in my dog whatsoever. I have been debating on going back and trying longer, or just returning the other 2 unopened bottles. If you order ANYTHING that needs refrigeration, place it on a Mon, Tue, Or Wed. The item may just not work for her, or it was not kept cool enough and the bacteria were destroyed.

Anecdotal evidence--my now 16 y.o. (almost 17) cat was diagnosed with CKD after two years of treatment for small cell GI carcinoma and hyperthyroidism, with elevated SDMA and creatinine, some vomiting. I tried several supplements but the only thing I add now along her low-phosphorus food is this probiotic. After another year of treatment for CKD, her SDMA and creatinine are currently both normal. BUN was slightly elevated on her last check-up but she is doing great! (Diet: Hills k/d kibble + Weruva phos-focused wet food). For those of you who struggle to give the capsule whole, I wrap it in a tiny amount of pill pocket or American cheese, just enough to cover it, THEN roll it in a powder made from ground bonito flakes or Weruva phos-focused freeze-dried treats. The flavor coating makes it appetizing enough that my picky kitty snarfs it down without chewing. :)

1. Chronic renal failure is a fatal disease but can be treated and your pet will probably live longer. It is growing in incidence and vets aren't sure why (research feline or canine hyperthyroidism which is often a precursor to CRF). Your pet should have a full blood panel every six months after age 8 and before that if, e.g., your pet is prone to kidney disease (Persians, Siamese, e.g., and others). The earlier you catch the problem, the longer your pet will live. Note that one of the first signs of CRF is an increase in thirst and more output in the litter box. 2. Azodyl was not available for our first two CRF cats. Even so, with home-administered subcutaneous Lactated Ringer's Solution (LRS) and other meds they lived two years of good quality life after diagnosis. (See [...] for very helpful info.) One of the things we do, which you may not find recommended, is give all our pets distilled water. We also feed only very high-quality protein, relatively low phosphorus food, no mystery meat. Two of the best, in our nonprofessional opinion, are Solid Gold turkey and By Nature turkey (also available via Amazon). Keep fish to a minimum; there is a little in the Solid Gold. 2. Our experience with Azodyl. Our third cat lived five years after early diagnosis, this time with Azodyl available and other good care. The Azodyl capsule is too big for most cats, thus we gave it to her mixed in food--but it was not known that one hour prior to a meal is more efficacious. We are now on our fourth CRF cat, who is 18 years old, diagnosed eight months ago from a 6-month check-up. We give her the contents of one capsule of Azodyl mixed in a teaspoon or so of food one hour prior to her main meal, twice a day. Mixed in with her main meal are one or two drops of sublingual B12 complex. On her 6-month check after diagnosis, her results were about the same--and one was back in the normal range. The vet was surprised at the results because we aren't feeding our cat any of the prescription diets due to their mysterious "meat by-product" content. Note: this is our personal choice and we are not veterinary professionals--listen to your vet and do your own research too. 2. Our current CRF cat is semi-feral. It is well-nigh impossible to give her fluids unless we slip her a LITTLE valium, prescribed by our vet. Obviously, it's not a good idea to sedate her twice a week, so we haven't administered fluids as is necessary. Thus far she's drinking enough to compensate but we'll have to start giving her fluids before it's all over. The point is, even without fluids her numbers are good. I think they would have been better with fluids, though. 3. After your pet is diagnosed, anticipate the weather and order a sufficient quantity of Azodyl in the temperate months to get you through the extreme heat and cold of other months so you don't have to worry about dead cultures. That said, the supply we ordered last time coincided with an unexpected hot spell and arrived with melted ice packs. It did not appear to have affected the product's quality, as evidenced by the check-up six months later. 4. This information is anecdotal, of course, but our experience with Azodyl has been very positive. The keys to CRF treatment are early diagnosis, subq fluids, healthy cat food--and Azodyl. Regular checks after diagnosis and a close watch on signs of problems that accompany CRF are necessary. Read all you can--you might want to begin with FelineCRF.com . 5. Now I'm going to order a 6-month supply from Medi-Vet--that's how optimistic I am about Azodyl!

The product is good. Seems to help with my dog’s digestion. By the time this item arrived this month, the ice packs were melted and the product was hot. It was delivered by USPS in a mail truck without a/c.

This stuff and Dr Harvey canine health mix with “ My Perfect Pet Low Phosphorus” if you can find it locally has been keeping my 17yo dog alive. I transitioned her off dry food to this. I know it says not to open it but I sprinkle it on cucumbers and watermelon she eats it right up. The more moisture food for kidney the better! Her levels are normal now and she doesn’t need iv fluids 3x week anymore also because they can be risk more for uti I give her coco & Luna uti chew. I’m blessed found this medicine

This supplement is helping my senior baby girl to cope with kidneys issues and I am very thankful for that. I only wish it would not be so expensive and that the shipping should be as well cheaper despite the fact that the product must be refrigerated. I recommend it !

I received this order last month. I found the ice was dissolve and the product cannot used. I complained before but I can't get any results or refund. I will not buy again. I waste my money AUD828

medicine is very good my dog improve

Best product for my dog to keep him healthy

Totally, it was good experience :)

This was delivered and when I went to open the pack I found it was not refrigerated. Tracking info showed it left the warehouse 48 hours prior to delivery...normally this is VERY quick and quite acceptable, but with probiotic that needs to be refrigerated, it didn't work out. I circled the "keep refrigerated" sticker and I am quite sure it won't be re-sold to anyone else. Seller Golda's Kitchen was hassle-free with the return, just required a trip to the post office for drop-off. I wanted to give this a go, but I won't give it to my animal knowing it is potentially spoiled/not effective.