​Feline Kidney Disease can come with many other conditions such as



~ high or low potassium levels 

~ high phosphorus

~ low phosphorus

~ anemia

~ high blood pressure

~ heart disease

~ they are prone to UTIs (urinary tract infections)

~ electrolyte imbalances

~ uremic acidosis

~ gastrointestinal problems

~ mouth ulcers

~ kidney stones

~ pyelonephritis ( infection in the kidneys)

 

These are just a few I have mentioned here.

 

Treatments

 

IF you think your cat has gotten into something toxic, get your cat to the vet quickly, as this may be reversible.  This would be Acute Renal Failure.  IV fluids will be administered for a few days, blood work will then be re-run to see what the creatinine level is.  If the vet feels the cat is out of danger, he will be released with special instructions.


 

The most common treatments are:     

1) When the creatinine is above 6, the first step is a hospital stay for about 3-5 days.  During this time, they will receive IV fluids.  Blood work will be retested and if numbers have come down to normal (or close to),your pet will be released from the hospital with a regime to follow.  That regime may include the following:
         

 

~ Subcutaneous Fluids (Subqs).  The dose given will be determined by your vet, and goes according to the cat's weight and how high the creatinine is.  A general rule of thumb is:
                   

~  8 to 10 lbs give 100 mls per day                   

~  11 to 14 lbs give 125 mls per day                   

~  15 lbs give 150 mls per day 
           

Below 8 lbs, give 50 to 80 mls per day. 

 

It is always best to give daily, so there is even hydration.        

2) Phosphorus binders:  When the phosphorus level reaches 5 or 6, a phosphorus binder must be started. The best to give is aluminum hydroxide because it works faster, while the others are calcium based and may increase the calcium level in the blood work.  Where to buy it?  Thriving Pets because they have the purest.  Their link is:  https://thrivingpets.com/Should you need to email them, send to the attention of Chris or Ian (the owners).  The contact form is in the website. They are very quick in responding and most helpful in their answers.The contact form is on their website. They are very quick in responding and most helpful in answering any questions you may have.

3) Potassium supplements: ONLY if the potassium level is LOW in the blood work. A link for a good one is https://amzn.to/3RxwMJ6 ​

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                              ** ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR VET BEFORE STARTING

                                                      ANY NEW SUPPLEMENT. **