How much water should a CKD patient drink?
When you have kidney disease stages 1 and 2, it is important to drink enough water—around 64 ounces, or eight glasses every day. This will help keep your kidneys hydrated and working well.
Is there hope for Stage 4 CKD Kitties?
I am part of a Feline Chronic Kidney Disease Support Group on FB and every day I see posts from pet parents of newly diagnosed Stage 4 CKD kitties. Often, their vets give them no hope. Look how much her values dropped three weeks after we started treatment and after her much-needed dental!
How long does CKD take to develop in cats?
I believe that was an integral part of preventing anemia that is so common in CKD cats. She also developed hypertension secondary to the kidney disease progression about six months after she was diagnosed. Her symptoms were similar to a minor stroke in cats.
How to treat Stage 4 feline chronic kidney disease?
Since Penny was diagnosed at Stage 4 with a very high phosphorus level, I immediately switched her kibble from Young Again Zero (Carb)to Young Again Zero (Carb) Mature Health, which has a phosphorus level of 0.5%. The phosphorus level is the same, if not lower, than the “prescription” diets, yet was still low-carb for her Feline Diabetes.
Can a feline be anemic with CKD?
There were issues that cropped up along the way. Feline CKD is progressive, and as their kidney function diminishes, new secondary illnesses can develop. When she was first diagnosed, she was not anemic. Even at the end she was only slightly anemic but didn’t require medication. Knowledge is POWER when advocating for our pets!
Which is the best LRS solution for CKD cats?
Lactated Ringers Solution (LRS) Human patients with kidney disease are given fluids containing a buffer such as lactate, and this is also the most common choice for CKD cats. The lactate is important for CKD cats because lactate is metabolised by the liver where it is converted to bicarbonate,…
How to diagnose chronic kidney disease in cats?
Cats can compensate for months to years in chronic disease, and owners can usually note changes in their health that have happened over time. Diagnosing the early stages of chronic kidney disease in cats is the goal, as this disease can be managed.
I am part of a Feline Chronic Kidney Disease Support Group on FB and every day I see posts from pet parents of newly diagnosed Stage 4 CKD kitties. Often, their vets give them no hope. Look how much her values dropped three weeks after we started treatment and after her much-needed dental!
I believe that was an integral part of preventing anemia that is so common in CKD cats. She also developed hypertension secondary to the kidney disease progression about six months after she was diagnosed. Her symptoms were similar to a minor stroke in cats.