Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Managing chronic kidney failure in older cats over time
By Plotnick, Arnold·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2007·Manhattan Cat Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline chronic renal failure: long-term medical management.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old cat was diagnosed with chronic renal failure (CRF), which is a common condition in older cats. Symptoms included excessive thirst, frequent urination, loss of appetite, weight loss, and vomiting. While CRF cannot be cured, the cat's condition can be managed by feeding a special diet and closely monitoring blood pressure and certain blood levels. With this long-term medical management, the cat can have a better quality of life and potentially slow the progression of the disease.
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Abstract
Chronic renal failure (CRF) is one of the most common illnesses of geriatric cats. Common clinical signs include polydipsia, polyuria, decreased appetite, weight loss, and vomiting. Although CRF is incurable, it may be possible to delay the progression of the disorder by feeding an appropriate diet and by monitoring and normalizing (if possible) several parameters, including blood pressure, serum phosphorus and potassium levels, parathyroid hormone levels, and proteinuria.
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