Feline Kidney Disease: Treatment & Care Guide for Cat Owners

One illness that every cat owner dreads for their beloved feline is "kidney disease," because once a cat develops kidney disease, their body condition will decline, and the treatment process can take a long time. Today, we'll show cat owners how feline kidney disease can be treated, and what methods can help protect your cat from developing this disease.

Symptoms of Feline Kidney Disease

1. Loss of appetite, eating less, along with lethargy
2. Drinking water more often than usual, to an abnormal degree
3. Urinating excessively, or not urinating at all -- sometimes with blood present
4. Continuous weight loss
5. Mouth ulcers, canker sores, and unusually bad breath

How to Treat Feline Kidney Disease Once Diagnosed

• For cats who, after a thorough physical exam, are found to show signs of kidney disease, the veterinarian will recommend the proper care approach to the owner, which will also include treatment steps that require visits to the animal hospital.
• Change your cat's food -- they should be switched to food formulated specifically for cats with kidney disease, which can help treat and prevent kidney disease.
• Give medication to your cat regularly and consistently, exactly as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• In cats whose kidneys are no longer functioning fully, the veterinarian may consider administering IV fluids.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure -- Just Do These Things

If you don't want your beloved cat to develop kidney disease, or want to reduce the risk of kidney disease for your cat at home, you can start doing these things today, for the good health of your beloved cat.

• Choose good-quality cat food with complete nutrition and an appropriate sodium level for your cat's needs, and be sure to choose food suitable for your cat's life stage.
• Don't feed your cat any type of human food. If you want to add protein or variety to your cat's diet, we recommend boiled chicken breast or boiled fish without seasoning as an occasional meal instead, or choosing a sodium-controlled wet food formula.
• Give treats in moderation -- don't let your cat eat treats too often, whether lickable treats, kibble-style treats, or others, since most of these treats have a rich flavor and high sodium content.

Regular Checkups Put Your Mind at Ease About Kidney Disease

Finally, bringing your cat in for regular scheduled health checkups will help you monitor for potential illness accurately and closely, since each checkup includes both a general physical exam and bloodwork,

which can reveal kidney values, fat levels, and much more. If your cat's kidney values start to rise, the veterinarian will recommend the proper care approach to help you take even better care of your beloved cat. If you're looking for a cat health checkup package, Thonglor Pet Hospital offers pet health checkup programs for both dogs and cats -- feel free to stop by and use our services. For more information, please call: 02-079-9999