{"id":21771,"date":"2021-01-29T09:55:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T14:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/?page_id=21771"},"modified":"2022-01-07T11:28:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T16:28:41","slug":"globalvet-your-cats-kidney-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/en\/nutrition\/nutrition-cat\/cat-specialized\/globalvet-your-cats-kidney-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat kidney health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Living better and longer,\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-CA\">despite kidney disease<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-CA\">As we\u2019ve said, your cat\u2019s kidneys are important for filtering and eliminating metabolic waste\u2014especially waste created from the protein they consume. Their kidneys play a role in keeping\u00a0<\/span>them hydrated, stabilize their blood pressure, and regulate some of their hormonal systems.<\/div>\n<p>So when your cat\u2019s kidneys start to malfunction, it can affect their overall health and complicate things for both of you. Kidney disease (also known as renal\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-CA\">failure<\/span>) is caused by a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infection or blockage<\/li>\n<li>Calcium imbalance<\/li>\n<li>Poisoning<\/li>\n<li>Genetic disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The good news is that your cat\u2019s kidneys can regenerate and heal if the disease is acute, as long as the damage hasn\u2019t gone on too long and you and your vet are able to eliminate the cause.<\/p>\n<p>The bad news is that if the root problem can\u2019t be solved or the damage is too extensive, your cat will have to live with the disease for the rest of their life. But don\u2019t worry! Even if your cat can\u2019t recover completely from chronic kidney disease, you can ease the symptoms and slow the progression with veterinary care and a proper diet.<\/p>\n<p>Feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the gradual and irreversible loss of the structure and function of a cat\u2019s kidneys. It\u2019s the most common form of renal failure in cats, affecting up to 30% of cats over age 15. Anything that causes kidney damage can lead to CKD.<\/p>\n<p>Your cat\u2019s symptoms may vary in number and intensity depending on the severity of the damage, but won\u2019t even be visible until at least 2\/3 of their kidneys are no longer working correctly.<\/p>\n<p>So if you observe symptoms in your cat, act quickly to protect as much of their remaining renal function as possible and slow the progression of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms to look for include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Variable appetite or loss of appetite due to nausea or stomach irritation<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting and diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Increased thirst<\/li>\n<li>Increased urine production (urinating more often and in larger amounts)<\/li>\n<li>Weight and muscle mass loss<\/li>\n<li>Change in coat appearance<\/li>\n<li>Bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Weakness and lack of energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your veterinarian will do a physical exam, blood tests, and additional tests as needed, such as blood pressure, X-ray, or ultrasound.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously your veterinary team will be there with support and guidance if your cat ends up being diagnosed with kidney disease. Depending on the symptoms and the severity of the kidney damage, your vet may recommend a therapeutic plan that includes different medications.<\/p>\n<p>A special diet tailored to your cat\u2019s new diagnosis will also be important. Your vet can recommend kibble, canned food, and treats designed for cats with CKD. They\u2019ll also tell you what serving sizes to offer and tips to keep your cat comfortable for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about feeding a cat with renal failure, read the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center post, <a href=\"https:\/\/vetnutrition.tufts.edu\/2016\/05\/my-pet-has-kidney-disease-what-kind-of-diet-should-i-feed\/\">My pet has kidney disease \u2013 what kind of diet should I feed?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living better and longer,\u00a0despite kidney disease As we\u2019ve said, your cat\u2019s kidneys are important for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":14869,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/nutrition.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21771","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cat kidney health - Globalvet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is your cat suffering from chronic kidney disease? 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