Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to diagnose early chronic kidney disease in cats
By Groves, Ellie·Published in Companion Animal·2020·Ellie Groves BA VetMB MRCVS, Veterinary Technical Affairs Manager, Nestle Purina Petcare, 1 City Place, Beehive Ringroad, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0PA, UK, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis of the cat with early chronic kidney disease
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old cat was diagnosed with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) after showing signs of increased thirst and urination. Early detection is crucial, as it can help slow down the disease and improve the cat's quality of life. The vet recommended a special renal diet designed for cats with kidney issues, which is the main treatment for managing CKD. With this dietary change, the cat's condition can be better controlled, potentially leading to a longer, healthier life.
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Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly prevalent disease and common cause of morbidity and mortality in older cats. Early diagnosis and management of CKD is thought to be able to slow disease progression and impact positively on quality of life and longevity. Dietary management with a therapeutic renal diet is regarded as the mainstay of treatment for feline CKD from International Renal Interest Society stage 2 onwards. However, since the advent of markers such as symmetric dimethylarginine that have enabled clinicians to detect non-azotaemic CKD, there has been growing debate about how to best manage these patients. At this stage there are a limited number of studies investigating this. This article covers the current diagnostics used to identify renal disease. A second article looks at current understanding of therapeutic strategies and the impact this can have on progression of the disease, focusing on dietary management.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2020.0013a