Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

• Enhanced care, including high-energy, low-protein food such as prescription kidney diets, correction of electrolyte imbalance, symptomatic treatment, control of hypertension, prevention and correction of hypokalemia and hyperphosphatemia, increasing water intake, subcutaneous fluid replacement to avoid dehydration, and administration of anti-emetic drugs, erythropoietin, and calcitriol to prevent renal thyroid hormone excess. Feed your cat some wet food regularly, and avoid feeding only dry food.

** Causes of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease **

Chronic kidney failure in cats may be related to the following factors: 1) Long-term dietary habits, such as acidic diet and low blood potassium, can cause chronic kidney disease; 2) Genetic factors (congenital renal dysplasia), age, and living environment may be involved; 3) Some diseases, such as hypertension and dental diseases, may also lead to chronic kidney failure in cats.

** Symptoms of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease **

Cats with chronic kidney failure may exhibit symptoms such as rough coat, decreased appetite, depression, vomiting, increased drinking, polyuria, weight loss, bad breath, dehydration, pale mucosa, oral ulcers, etc. Diagnosis can usually be confirmed through a comprehensive evaluation of SDMA, creatinine, urea nitrogen levels, urine specific gravity, presence of active urine sediment in biochemical tests.

• Treatment of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease *

Chronic kidney failure requires treatment with electrolyte balance fluids and increased protein intake. Cats with chronic kidney disease often have polyuria, which can cause dehydration and loss of potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate ions. Additionally, it is necessary to determine whether a phosphate binding agent and erythropoietin are needed based on the blood base values.