CKD in cats is often linked to aging, but a veterinarian explains how genetics, prior illness, urinary tract issues, and even geographic location may also increase risk. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) ...

My husband and I had four cats and lost one to pancreatitis. Now our 15-year-old cat has apparently developed chronic kidney disease. Our vet has placed him on a prescription diet called K/D. Our ...

Feline kidney disease is the most common cause of death in geriatric cats. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed until symptoms are advanced. Fortunately, researchers and vets are finding more ...

Answer: It is estimated that at least 50 to 60 percent of cats older than 12- to 14 years-of-age have some degree of kidney dysfunction. Signs of kidney failure include lethargy, weight loss, weakness ...

As of 2025, kidney disease is said to affect about 10% of South Africans. A silent but deadly killer that not only affects ...

Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that causes deterioration of the kidneys and often results in kidney failure and death; about 30 to 50 percent of cats older than age 11 have some ...

As an emergency veterinarian, one of the most common and serious plant toxicities we see in cats is lily exposure. Many people are surprised to learn that a flower commonly found in bouquets and ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats is progressive and can be difficult to manage, so experts have been searching for solutions for a long time. A recent study found that N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) ...

Amid advances in medicine to improve people's quality of life, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has, for the first time in the world, generated high-quality feline induced pluripotent stem ...

Older cats often slow down in ways that seem easy to explain. They sleep more, lose a little weight, drink a bit more water, ...

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University’s (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a genetic test that can predict if a cat is at high risk for chronic kidney disease, WSU said in a ...