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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the persistent loss of kidney function over time. Healthy kidneys perform many important functions, most notably filtering the blood and making urine, so problems with kidney function can result in a variety of health problems for a cat.
Chronic kidney disease used to be called chronic kidney failure. It is mainly a problem in mature and senior cats (seven years and older), affecting an estimated 30-40% of cats over 10 years and 81% of cats over 15 years.
Cats’ kidneys can begin to fail with age. Untreated, kidney disease can lead to a series of health problems. When it’s chronic, there’s no cure.
Chronic kidney, or renal, failure is common among geriatric pets. As treatment frequently is long term, owners should understand their options. Topics discussed include definitions, medications used in treatment, diagnostics/helpful testing, and monitoring.
Learn about the signs and stages of chronic kidney disease and how to make a cat with kidney failure more comfortable. How can I check my cat for kidney disease? What are the four stages of kidney failure in cats? Are there home remedies for renal failure in cats? How long can cats live with kidney disease?
Diagnosis of early chronic kidney disease in cats, followed by appropriate treatment, shows promise for improving survival rates.
Today in feline medicine and specifically for chronic kidney disease (CKD) we are fortunate to have guidelines that are generated by the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) which focus on the available evidence base for stage-specific management. www.iris-kidney.com. CKD in cats is considered an irreversible condition.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in older cats. In most cats, CKD is also a progressive disease and can be accompanied by a wide range of clinical and clinicopathological changes.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the name now used to refer to cats with kidney failure (or chronic kidney failure). CKD is one of the most common conditions affecting older cats, and in most cases is progressive over time so that there is a gradual decline and worsening of the disease.
The most common form of kidney disease in cats is called chronic kidney disease, a slowly progressive condition with gradual loss of function of the kidneys over time. Regular kidney function screening on routine bloodwork and urine tests should be part of your cat's regular check-ups.