TCVM Warming Food for Cats in Renal Failure
Cats in renal failure often become weak and thin. They often stop playing the way they used to play and become sluggish and depressed. When cats act as described above, they display signs of Qi deficiency. Qi Deficient Cats in Renal Failure Need a Warming Diet Qi deficient cats in renal failure appear lazy, lack […]
TCVM Blood Building Food For Cats in Kidney Failure
How Does a Blood Building Diet Help Cats in Kidney Failure? I know it sounds odd, but a blood-building diet often helps cats in kidney failure. When you see the term “Blood deficiency,” the first thing that pops into your mind is anemia, right? Although anemia and Blood deficiency aren’t exactly the same, the concepts […]
Kidney Failure in Cats: When is It Time for Euthanasia?
You can treat kidney failure in cats to extend a cat’s life, but, unfortunately, a time will come when you have to let your cat go. Whether or not you decide to euthanize your cat is always a personal decision. If you decide to euthanize, deciding when to euthanize can also be a very difficult and […]
Navigating Kidney Failure in Cats’ Final Stages
Navigating kidney failure in cats’ final stages doesn’t have to break your heart. However, because chronic renal failure is a progressive disease, the outcome will ultimately be death. The following five treatments are necessary to manage end-stage renal failure. 1. Subcutaneous Fluid Administration As renal insufficiency progresses, oral fluid intake cannot keep pace with fluid losses. […]
Medical Treatments for Cat Kidney Failure
Do you know the four goals of treatment for cats with renal failure? Decrease signs of uremia including gastritis and inappetence Regulate fluids, electrolytes, minerals, and acid-base status Provide optimal nutrition Retard progression of CKD Hopefully, with early diagnosis and proper management, your kitty can live a productive life free of feline CRF symptoms. To prolong […]
My Cat Has Renal Failure! What is His Life Expectancy?
Unfortunately, kidney disease traumatizes both the pet owner and their feline family member. This article guides you through the end-stage treatment options and explains your cat’s prognosis, life expectancy, and quality of life issues. But first, cat kidney problems can be sudden (acute renal failure) or gradual (chronic renal failure). Distinct differences exist between the […]