The number of cats diagnosed with
chronic kidney disease increased nine-fold between 1980 and 2000 and now
afflicts over 2 million felines, with 49% of cats over the age of 15 suffering
from the disease.
The cause of kidney disease in
most cats is unknown, although some kidney disease such as polycystic kidney
disease (PKD) in Persians and Exotics, and amyloidosis in Abyssinians, is known
to be inherited. There are many ways that a cat's kidneys may be damaged over a
life time. Chronic Kidney disease is seen most often in older feline patients.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is relatively straight
forward but early signs may be subtle. Although chronic renal disease cannot be
cured, many cats with chronic renal disease are able to live a quality life for
extended periods (often years). Early diagnosis, nutritional and drug therapy,
and supportive at-home care provide the best prognosis.
The goal of therapy is to slow
the progression of the disease and improve the clinical signs. The importance
of at-home care cannot be overemphasized, and cat caretakers can do much to
help their cats with failing kidneys.
Online Resources
Cornell Feline Health Center
The Cornell Feline Health Center is a small, independently funded center whose goals and research are directed to improving the health and well-being of cats everywhere. Information can be found on diagnosis, as well as understanding and managing kidney disease in cats.
The Cornell Feline Health Center is a small, independently funded center whose goals and research are directed to improving the health and well-being of cats everywhere. Information can be found on diagnosis, as well as understanding and managing kidney disease in cats.
International Cat Care
Formally the Feline Advisory Bureau, International Cat Care is a charity passionate about improving the care of all cats. Their site contains much information on cat health information and includes a page on Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and a registry of cats diagnosed with PKD.
Formally the Feline Advisory Bureau, International Cat Care is a charity passionate about improving the care of all cats. Their site contains much information on cat health information and includes a page on Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and a registry of cats diagnosed with PKD.
Feline CRF Information Center
Created by cat caretakers who lost cats to the disease and now want to help other caretakers who are managing cats with chronic renal disease. It includes a list of Feline Kidney Transplant Facilities.
Created by cat caretakers who lost cats to the disease and now want to help other caretakers who are managing cats with chronic renal disease. It includes a list of Feline Kidney Transplant Facilities.
This site was created by
veterinarians for companion animal caretakers. You can search on a variety of
topics.
Submitted by Amy Lynn, DVM
Source : http://www.catvets.com/cat-owners/cat-owners/disease-and-conditions/chronic-renal-disease
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