Low protein diets tend to cause loss of muscle mass in cats. I would recommend our LID Mature formula. Hydrolyzed protein is the only protein source in this diet. Hydrolyzed protein is easy to digest and will have the least impact on your cats kidney function and will help maintain mus...
improving the quality of life for cats who suffer from kidney disease is possible thanks to specially formulated diets that were created to meet their different dietary needs. These diets are made with less sodium and protein and contain ingredients that are beneficial to these versatile organs. If...
When your cat is diagnosed withkidney disease, diet becomes a crucial part of managing their health. Cats with kidney issues need food that islow in phosphorus,moderate in protein, and high inmoistureto support kidney function and reduce the strain on their kidneys. While prescription diets are ...
supportive or symptomatic. Without a kidney transplant, 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...
Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN has been a dietitian for three years, working in the acute-care, long-term care, and dialysis settings. She is a Philadelphia-based dietitian who loves to travel, bake, and spend time with her two cats Chia and Mr. Flax. Kellsey has a passion for helping others ...
Another way to increase water intake is to add a sodium supplementation, however this can be a problem in some cats especially ones with renal failure. Highly acidic diets are not recommended because acidic diets can increase pain perception in the bladder by stimulating the bladders nerves (...
Gut-microbial metabolites in CKD Uremic toxins Over 100 uremic toxins that vary in their level of toxicity, size, and protein-binding have been identified, of which an important portion are generated by gut microbes (Rosner et al., 2021). Notably, the body does not effectively regulate many ...
Several of the mechanisms reviewed in this article are already targeted in the treatment recommendations for CKD in cats published by the International Renal Interest Society.1 Cats diagnosed with stage 2 CKD and above with urine protein to creatinine ratio persistently higher than 0.4 should be ...
Protein Restricted Diet, maintains normal renal health, supports normal renal cell structure, maintains natural low levels of oxidative stress, supports a healthy coat, and supports overall health and vitality. There was a comprehensive two-year clinical study involving a large number of cats and a...
Clinical bottom line A comprehensive search of the available veterinary literature found three studies which assess whether feeding wet or dry maintenance diets place cats at an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis. None of the three studies found any significant benefit of ...