Chronic Kidney Disease & Your Cat

Chronic Kidney Disease is probably the most frequent condition in our senior cats.

Kidneys are very important organs: not only do they filter waste products from the blood, but they also regulate the blood pressure, the electrolyte balance, and they play a role in the red-blood-cell production in the body.

Chronic kidney failure leads to a progressive and irreversible failure of the kidney functions. Unfortunately, cats are very good at hiding that they are sick, and they usually show symptoms (fatigue, weight loss, reduced appetite, increased thirst….) when around ¾ of the kidney function is impaired. This can be very annoying for us pet parents who would like to catch CKD before it worsens.

Fortunately, it is possible to diagnose the disease way earlier with a simple blood and urine test. When diagnosed at an early stage, specific measures can help to slow the progression of the disease.

If you have a senior cat and would like to screen for Chronic Kidney Disease, please get in touch with us.

The earlier we diagnose the better!