I am basically asking a question in this post. We are all saddened to hear the premature death of Grumpy Cat of a UTI. The complications from the UTI killed her. UTIs are not killers normally, as I understand it, … please continue reading
Dilute urine means the kidneys are not functioning properly which probably means feline kidney disease. This is not uncommon in elderly domestic cats. The kidneys are ‘trash collectors’. The waste from digested food that the kidney’s collect from the blood … please continue reading
A cat suffering from congenital polycystic kidney disease (PKD) as opposed to acquired kidney disease might have a life expectancy of around seven years according to one resource in my possession. please continue reading
Tripsy™ for cats is a product that I had heard little about until a colleague of mine, Sandy, referred me to it. She is buying it. What I do know about it now is that it has excellent reviews both … please continue reading
I think the question as to whether cats with renal failure suffer is a good one. This is because (a) a lot of elderly cats suffer from kidney failure and it is quite a common cause of death and (b) … please continue reading
There is a culture difference between American and British veterinarians. According to Helen Fitzsimons, the internet’s expert on feline chronic kidney disease (felinecrf.org), a possible reason why this culture difference exists in respect of home treatments in using subcutaneous fluids … please continue reading
This is hopeful news for cat guardians; a promising new diagnostic test which may pick up the early signs of kidney disease in cats. Since chronic kidney disease is one of the leading causes of feline deaths, the importance of … please continue reading
My 18-year-old beloved tortoiseshell (calico) long-hair female seems to be going deaf. Her sight is already impaired in one of her eyes. So concerned over her as she no longer wants to go out, does not trust anyone other than … please continue reading
Is the domestic cat being inadvertently exposed to tiny particles from household products containing lead, which end up damaging the cat’s kidneys? This is about making connections between various sources of information. There are three factors that indicate to me … please continue reading
There is a cat health crisis and it is chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD means an irreversible, long term disease of the cat’s kidneys that leads to death, eventually. Treatment slows the process. Here are some quotes: Studies suggest that … please continue reading
