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Cat Parents Must Check These 4 Warning Signs When Kidneys Start to Fail

Sometimes a cat's illness comes on quietly, especially "kidney disease" -- by the time clear symptoms appear, more than 70% of kidney function may already be damaged! Let's check these 4 danger signs before it's too late.

Drinking a Lot of Water... Unusually Frequent Urination

If a cat that normally doesn't drink much water suddenly starts drinking noticeably more, followed by more frequent urination, this is the first sign that the kidneys are starting to work overtime and losing control of water regulation.

Bad Breath That Smells Like Urine

This isn't just ordinary food breath -- if there's a strong ammonia-like smell, or mouth ulcers, that's a sign of waste buildup in the blood that the kidneys aren't fully filtering out.

Rapid Weight Loss

No matter how much they eat, they keep losing weight, or look gaunt with a dull, rough coat instead of their usual shine, because the body is starting to lack nutrients and losing muscle mass.

Frequent Vomiting... Losing Interest in Favorite Treats

If your cat starts turning down their favorite treats, or frequently vomits white foam or clear liquid, it means the body is being poisoned by accumulated waste.

If you notice even 1 of these 4 signs, we recommend taking your cat for a blood test and kidney function check right away. Early detection can help extend your cat's happy years for a long time to come.