Pune doctors save German Shepherd dog who was advised euthanasia suffering from 85 per cent kidney damage

Kidney problems are not limited to humans they are increasingly seen in dogs as well and often require timely advanced careIn a deeply emotional and inspiring case Dr Narendra Pardeshi Veterinary Surgeon at The Small Animal Clinic Pune saved the life of Shelby a 5yearold German Shepherd suffering from severe kidney failure Once advised euthanasia after not responding to treatment Shelbyrsquos journey took a hopeful turn when advanced hemodialysis and dedicated care helped him recover giving him a second chance at lifeBelagavibased Doddanavar familys beloved pet dog Shelby was once a playful and cheerful companion whose presence lit up the home Full of energy and always by his familyrsquos side he was an important part of their daily life But gradually his health began to decline and he became quiet weak and lost interest in food and activities he once loved Symptoms like vomiting lethargy and poor appetite raised serious concern as he was no longer his usual self He had undergone treatment in Bengaluru since March 15 but despite 15 days of hospitalisation his condition showed no improvement By March 31 his condition had worsened so much that euthanasia was advised leaving the family heartbrokenUnwilling to give up the pet parent sought further guidance and was recommended The Small Animal Clinic Pune Under the care of Mrs Doddanavar the pet parent Shelby was brought to the clinic on April 1 2026 in a very critical and depressed condition Both his kidneys were severely compromised and his overall prognosis was extremely poor Shelby was immediately admitted giving him a final chance at survivalDr Narendra Pardeshi Veterinary Surgeon at clinic said ldquoOn arrival we did detailed investigations including sonography ECG blood pressure monitoring and blood tests which revealed a dangerously high creatinine level of 606 mgdL confirming severe kidney dysfunction Tick fever was one of the main causes of kidney dysfunction Shelbyrsquos condition at presentation was extremely criticalWith both kidneys severely compromised with nearly 85 per cent damage and very high creatinine levels the chances of recovery were minimal In such cases euthanasia is often considered due to the poor prognosisrdquoConsidering the seriousness of the case he was advised four cycles of hemodialysis with kidney transplantation as a secondary option Dialysis was initiated without delay which is a lifesaving measure Dialysis helps remove toxins from the blood and gives the kidneys time to recoverDr Pardeshi explained ldquoThe first session of dialysis was performed on April 1 2026 followed by alternateday sessions Encouragingly Shelby began responding with gradual improvement seen after each cycle By the third dialysis on April 7 his creatinine level had reduced to 485 mgdL Post April 7 dialysis was stopped and Shelby was shifted to oral treatment Gradually he began eating and drinking on his own with improved urine output By April 17 his creatinine levels had further dropped to 352 mgdL A followup sonography showed improved Doppler flow in both kidneys indicating recoveryDr Pardeshi further added ldquoToday Shelby has been stable active and eating his prescription renal diet on his own for the past 10 days A renal diet is a specialized food especially designed for patients with kidney failure He has been off all injections and IV fluids with kidney function steadily improving Today he is getting discharged Shelbyrsquos recovery was not just medical it was emotional and compassionate The continuous efforts of the clinic team especially Dhanashri and Tanuja who personally ensured he was fed and cared for during his weakest days played a vital role in bringing him back to life This case highlights that even in very severe kidney failure timely intervention with advanced treatments like dialysis can make a huge difference Pet owners need to know that options exist beyond euthanasia and early referral to specialised care can save livesldquoWe were completely shattered seeing Shelby suffer like that He was not himself anymore The same playful loving dog had suddenly become weak quiet and in pain and it broke our hearts When we were told about euthanasia and even a transplant we felt helpless and scared of losing him We just couldnrsquot give up on him and kept searching for hope Today seeing Shelby recover feels nothing short of a miracle We are truly grateful to Dr Narendra Pardeshi and the entire team for saving his life He is not just our pet but he is family and having him back means everything to usrdquo concluded the elated pet parent Mrs Doddanavar