Chronic Kidney Disease is one of the most common health issues cat owners face, especially in older cats.
What symptoms might cat parents observe that point to kidney disease? How is the disease diagnosed? What treatment methods are available?
Dr. Jessica Quimby joins me on this episode of The Hissing Feline to talk about feline chronic kidney disease. She is Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University. Dr. Quimby is a board certified internal medicine specialist.
During the show, Dr. Quimby discusses several aspects of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD):
Explanation of Chronic Kidney Disease
Risk factors and causes of kidney disease
Cats that are most susceptible to the disease
Symptoms cat owners might observe
Effects of feline kidney disease
Diagnosis/screening
Importance of seeing a veterinarian early if an ailment is suspected
Veterinary treatment methods, including new methods and technologies
What cat owners can do at home
Ongoing monitoring when a cat has CKD
Prognosis of CKD
End-stage CKD
Find out more about the work of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine here.
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