Thinking back to a few weeks ago you began noticing changes in your cat's normal daily habits. Now you are wondering if she is exhibiting signs of feline kidney failure. The feeling of dread closes in on you and your mind kind of tunes out the thought that your kitty is dying. Don't give up because there is a lot you can do to help your cat live longer.
I won't kid you by promising you that chronic kidney failure in cats can be completely cured. However, there are steps you can take to minimize the painful symptoms and even improve her condition. Remain optimistic, because the first big step in helping a cat with kidney disease is recognizing that she is showing the symptoms of it. Now you can take action.
The most commonly recognized sign of feline kidney problems is a marked increase in your cat's drinking and urination patterns. I mean, it feels like she just can't get enough water - you're filling her water bowls much more frequently.
Then there is the litter box. She's going in it, but she's going and going and going. She's astounding you with the baseball size litter clumps - and lots of them.
Other symptoms of feline kidney failure include weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite, and general weakness. If your cat is older, these could be the warning signs of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF).
Your cat is drinking and urinating more because her kidneys can't concentrate the urine and she pees it out. Then she feels dehydrated and thirsty so she drinks a pint of water. If you see these problems in your cat she should be quickly brought to the vet for a blood test, because these symptoms will only show up after 75% of the kidney tissue is damaged.
Ok, I promised not to "snow" you on the prognosis. CRF will shorten your cat's life and she will die of it or complications from the disease. There is no known way to reverse its affects as it changes healthy kidney tissue to scar tissue.
I know this scares the wee out of you, but hold on! There are treatments that can slow down the progression of the disease, subdue the uncomfortable symptoms and ultimately give your cat a longer life. The progression of feline kidney problems can vary from cat to cat, some can live happy and healthy for months to years.
Cats with chronic renal failure can benefit from a special "kidney friendly" diet and watchful care. Some cats need at home intravenous rehydration too. Now a lot of vets insist on kidney specific diets, but some cats just flat out refuse to eat them.
If your cat refuses to eat the special diet food your vet recommends, ask about using something to stimulate her appetite. Certainly there are synthetic pharmaceuticals that will do this, but your cat's kidneys are already damaged - why compound the problem with costly drugs? This is exactly why parents of cats suffering from kidney ailments choose a homeopathic remedy.
I won't kid you by promising you that chronic kidney failure in cats can be completely cured. However, there are steps you can take to minimize the painful symptoms and even improve her condition. Remain optimistic, because the first big step in helping a cat with kidney disease is recognizing that she is showing the symptoms of it. Now you can take action.
The most commonly recognized sign of feline kidney problems is a marked increase in your cat's drinking and urination patterns. I mean, it feels like she just can't get enough water - you're filling her water bowls much more frequently.
Then there is the litter box. She's going in it, but she's going and going and going. She's astounding you with the baseball size litter clumps - and lots of them.
Other symptoms of feline kidney failure include weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite, and general weakness. If your cat is older, these could be the warning signs of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF).
Your cat is drinking and urinating more because her kidneys can't concentrate the urine and she pees it out. Then she feels dehydrated and thirsty so she drinks a pint of water. If you see these problems in your cat she should be quickly brought to the vet for a blood test, because these symptoms will only show up after 75% of the kidney tissue is damaged.
Ok, I promised not to "snow" you on the prognosis. CRF will shorten your cat's life and she will die of it or complications from the disease. There is no known way to reverse its affects as it changes healthy kidney tissue to scar tissue.
I know this scares the wee out of you, but hold on! There are treatments that can slow down the progression of the disease, subdue the uncomfortable symptoms and ultimately give your cat a longer life. The progression of feline kidney problems can vary from cat to cat, some can live happy and healthy for months to years.
Cats with chronic renal failure can benefit from a special "kidney friendly" diet and watchful care. Some cats need at home intravenous rehydration too. Now a lot of vets insist on kidney specific diets, but some cats just flat out refuse to eat them.
If your cat refuses to eat the special diet food your vet recommends, ask about using something to stimulate her appetite. Certainly there are synthetic pharmaceuticals that will do this, but your cat's kidneys are already damaged - why compound the problem with costly drugs? This is exactly why parents of cats suffering from kidney ailments choose a homeopathic remedy.
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