Kidney disease in cats is prevalent. If your cat was just diagnosed with kidney or “renal” disease, read on! The kidneys are normally vital in eliminating wastes from the body, concentrating urine, and balancing the amount of water and electrolytes (such as salt) in the body. If the kid...
It’s recommended that all cats 7 years and older get a “senior screening” at their annual check-up in order to determine if your cat has kidney issues. Providing the proper nutrition for your cat can help reduce the risk of kidney disease and failure and improve her overall health. If...
there is no cure for developmental or congenital kidney disease. Cats with high blood pressure should be switched to a low salt diet, and cats with chronic kidney failure should have phosphorous restricted and protein intake moderately restricted. ...
Stage 1 is the first level of chronic kidney disease in cats or the earliest that the disease can be diagnosed. Researchers cannot say for sure why cats develop it, but other medical issues can lead to kidney disease, such as an infection, a virus, gum disease, and dehydration. Some cats...
Kidney disease can be caused by a variety of factors: For some cats, the disease could have occurred after a serious kidney injury, from a severe infection (including feline infectious peritonitis, feline immunodeficiency virus, and pyelonephritis), ingestion of a toxic substance (like antifreeze or...
Is age a factor of chronic kidney disease? The most common form of chronic kidney failure is the result of aging; it is simply a “wearing out” process. For most cats, the early signs occur at about 10 to 14 years of age.
Chronic kidney disease and failure is invariably progressive; however, stable disease and a reasonable quality of life can be obtained for some time in most cats. A step-wise therapeutic approach that addresses the potential causes and progressive complications of renal failure is suggested. Dietary ...
Purpose: These agents stimulate the production of red blood cells and are used to manage anemia, a common complication in cats with chronic kidney disease. Calcitriol: Purpose: Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D that may be prescribed to help maintain calcium and phosphorus balance in cats with...
If your cat has lost weight due to chronic kidney disease (CKD), it can be hard to watch them waste away. Elura is the only FDA-approved treatment specifically designed for the management of weight loss in cats with CKD. It comes in a flavored, oral solution designed to appeal to cats...
Making a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats marks the start of a new and complex journey to provide optimal treatment for the patient. A successful outcome depends on attention to detail and a good working relationship with the carer and patient. If it is possible to institute...