Cat kidney disease: Symptoms, causes, and treatments every owner should know

We would enjoy hearing from you.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 DiseaseRisk factors and causes of kidney diseaseCats that are most susceptible to the disease Symptoms cat owners might observeEffects of feline kidney diseaseDiagnosis/screeningImportance of seeing a veterinarian early if an ailment is suspectedVeterinary treatment methods, including new methods and technologiesWhat cat owners can do at homeOngoing monitoring when a cat has CKDPrognosis of CKDEnd-stage CKDFind out more about the work of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine here.