Your cat's kidneys help him or her stay healthy by:
- Managing your cat's blood pressure
- Stimulating red blood cell production
- Removing waste from the bloodstream
- Making important hormones
Kidney disease hinders these important functions and can negatively impact your cat's wellbeing. Cat kidney disease typically manifests in two distinct ways:
- Acute Renal Failure: This sudden onset kidney disease can happen very suddenly to cats of all ages as a result of poisons, shock, or trauma.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): This slow progression towards kidney failure is found in middle-aged and senior cats, as their kidney function deteriorates over time.
To learn more about Cat Kidney Disease and early detection, click here.