![]() ![]() Blood tests detect toxic waste products building up in the blood, among other things. How is chronic kidney disease diagnosed?ĬKD is diagnosed by a combination of blood tests and urine tests, and possibly some imaging of the kidneys. It is thought that up to half of cats over 15 years old will have some degree of CKD. Pale gums due to anaemia (a lack of red blood cells). ![]() Nausea and/or vomiting (since the kidneys can’t effectively remove toxic waste products any longer, so they build up in the bloodstream).Drinking and weeing more than usual (because the kidneys can no longer concentrate the urine).What are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease? CKD can happen at any age but usually occurs over the age of 7 years. This can be caused by cystic disease, infection, inflammation, toxins, tumours, or more commonly the cause can be unknown. In chronic kidney disease (CKD) there is an irreversible loss of kidney function over a period of time. They filter waste products from the blood, produce urine, produce some hormones, and they also play a role in maintaining fluid balance, electrolytes, pH, and blood pressure. The kidneys have many important jobs within the body. So, let’s explore what food is best for cats with kidney disease. Diet is a very important, and clinically proven, part of the management of kidney disease. Unfortunately, there is no cure for chronic kidney disease, so treatment is aimed at both improving quality of life and slowing the progression of the disease. Sadly, kidney disease is very common in senior cats, in particular chronic kidney disease (or CKD). Written by Dr Sarah-Jane Molier BVM&S MRCVS BSc (United Kingdom) ![]()
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