Diseases of the Kidney in Cats - Your "I"m Not an Idiot Guide" to Recognizing Feline Renal
Diagnosing a diseased kidney in cats has become a common occurrence in veterinarian clinics.
Chronic renal failure is the second most common cat illness - especially in senior cats.
Outside of a kidney transplant, there is no absolute cure for a diseased kidney.
You can improve your cat's chances for a longer life by recognizing the symptoms of common diseases affecting your cat's renal system.
While there isn't a full cure for treating a diseased kidney in cats, there are several things you can do to slow the progression of chronic renal (kidney) failure in your cat.
Recognize the symptoms of a sick kidney in cat early in the illness and you can do lots to lengthen the life of your cat.
Diseases of the kidney in cats include:
A urinalysis may indicate bacteria, white blood cells or red blood cells and protein in the urine.
Symptoms indicating a problem with the kidney in cats are:
Encourage water intake by providing lots of fresh water in bowels or cups or even mini-fountains designed to encourage fresh water intake.
Water, water, water.
H2O is a key ingredient to preventing a feline urinary infection and to promoting a healthy functioning renal system.
You'll have to convert your cat to a restricted-protein diet recommended by your vet.
This may be dry kibble, but if possible, opt for canned cat food to add water to your cat's diet.
If your cat was severely dehydrated, your vet may set you up with an intravenous apparatus so you can treat your cat at home.
Chronic renal failure is the second most common cat illness - especially in senior cats.
Outside of a kidney transplant, there is no absolute cure for a diseased kidney.
You can improve your cat's chances for a longer life by recognizing the symptoms of common diseases affecting your cat's renal system.
While there isn't a full cure for treating a diseased kidney in cats, there are several things you can do to slow the progression of chronic renal (kidney) failure in your cat.
Recognize the symptoms of a sick kidney in cat early in the illness and you can do lots to lengthen the life of your cat.
Diseases of the kidney in cats include:
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrosis
- Pyelonephritis
- Amyloidosis
- Hydronephrosis
- Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
A urinalysis may indicate bacteria, white blood cells or red blood cells and protein in the urine.
Symptoms indicating a problem with the kidney in cats are:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination or increased volume or
- Little or no urine due to a feline urinary infection or stones blocking flow of urine
- Poor hair coat
- Depression
- Lethargy
Encourage water intake by providing lots of fresh water in bowels or cups or even mini-fountains designed to encourage fresh water intake.
Water, water, water.
H2O is a key ingredient to preventing a feline urinary infection and to promoting a healthy functioning renal system.
You'll have to convert your cat to a restricted-protein diet recommended by your vet.
This may be dry kibble, but if possible, opt for canned cat food to add water to your cat's diet.
If your cat was severely dehydrated, your vet may set you up with an intravenous apparatus so you can treat your cat at home.
