I have seen natural
kidney failure in cats as young as 4 years, but it occurs far more frequently in much older cats.
Not exact matches
The most common causes of
cat death
in senior
cats are
kidney failure, cancer, and infectious disease such
as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus).
The sudden development of drooling
in a
cat who has never drooled before may also indicate illnesses such
as liver or
kidney failure, oral disease or poisoning.
NSAIDs can cause stomach and intestinal ulcers
as well
as kidney failure, especially
in cats.
For example a
cat with normal
kidney function will have a high specific gravity (
as in very concentrated urine) whereas a
cat suffering from
kidney failure will measure
in at low specific gravity (or diluted urine).
As it turns out, the
cat was
in kidney failure, and went into crisis after the surgery and ended up dying.
Several varieties of lilies — such
as the Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, and Star - Gazer Lily — can cause
kidney failure in cats.
Overview of chronic
kidney disease Chronic renal
failure, also known
as kidney disease, is a common problem
in cats.
As the disease progresses, it may lead to neurologic disorders,
kidney failure, arthritis and abortion
in pregnant
cats.
There are some underlying diseases that may cause blindness
in senior pets: These are
kidney failure and the resulting hypertension that comes with
kidney failure,
as well
as diabetes
in dogs and
cats.
In general,
kidney disease (sometimes called «
kidney failure») happens when your
cat's
kidneys stop doing their job
as well
as they should.
Aspirin - related drugs such
as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause severe liver or
kidney failure in cats even when given
in small doses.
The exact causes of chronic
kidney failure are unknown, although the loss of healthy
kidney tissue may be a result of readily recognizable conditions, such
as kidney infections or obstructions; some suggest it is more prominent now due to the dry commercial
cat foods fed by most
cat owners, instead of the moisture rich prey a
cat would eat
in nature.
As I mentioned earlier, your
cat's
kidneys are quite sensitive to the passage of time; so
kidney (renal)
failure is a very common health problem
in older
cats.
As little as 2 - 3 leaves, the pollen or even the water in the vase can result in severe acute kidney failure in cat
As little
as 2 - 3 leaves, the pollen or even the water in the vase can result in severe acute kidney failure in cat
as 2 - 3 leaves, the pollen or even the water
in the vase can result
in severe acute
kidney failure in cats!
According to the FDA, «There has been a small number of reported instances of
cats and dogs
in the United States that developed
kidney failure after eating the affected product... Dogs or
cats who have consumed the suspect feed and show signs of
kidney failure (such
as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should consult with their veterinarian.»
Giving a
cat these drugs can result
in ulcers of the stomach and intestines
as well
as kidney failure.
Many types of lily, such
as Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Easter, Stargazer, and the Casa Blanca, can cause
kidney failure in cats.
As the
kidney function begins to diminish, signs of
kidney failure set
in, which include a noticeable increase
in the
cat's water intake and urinary output.
Several varieties of lilies such
as Day Lily, Tiger Lily and Easter Lily can cause acute
kidney failure in cats if ingested.
Feline hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is usually seen
in older
cats, and is most often secondary to an already existing disease such
as kidney failure, heart disease, or hyperthyroidism.
Dr. Becker cautions that
cats who have progressed into later stages of
kidney failure, «
as defined by the International Interest Society (IRIS)» are recommended to be fed a reduced amount of high quality protein, but offered to them
in a
kidney - friendly fresh food format.»
This is not advised, however,
as grapes and raisins may cause potentially fatal
kidney failure in dogs and
cats.
Lilies
As beautiful as they may be, some lilies can cause severe acute kidney failure in cat
As beautiful
as they may be, some lilies can cause severe acute kidney failure in cat
as they may be, some lilies can cause severe acute
kidney failure in cats.
Chronic
kidney failure, commonly known among veterinarians
as chronic renal
failure, is the number one cause of death
in cats.
In older
cats it may very well be a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a metabolic / endocrine condition such
as diabetes,
kidney failure or thyroid issue.
A voluntary pet food recall of more than 100 brands of dog food and
cat food has been initiated by Menu Foods
as of March 16th, 2007, following the deaths of thousands of
cats and dogs and many more reports of
kidney failure in pets after having eaten «Cuts and Gravy» - style wet pet foods made by Menu Foods.
Complicated: caused by a problem that needs to be changed
in your
cat such
as something that is wrong with your
cat's body (anatomical problem) or other problems that can cause bacterial infection such
as kidney failure (renal), hyperadrenocorticism or diabetes mellitus.
* Old Age: 35 % of older
cats have some
kidney problem * Infections: such
as peritonitis and leukemia * Heart disease * Diabetes * Congenital deformities of the
kidneys * Cysts
in the
kidneys (Polycystic
kidney disease) * Medications: such
as anti-inflammatory drugs * Nephritis: Inflamed
kidneys * Hyperthyroidism / Renal
Failure: the two diseases are seen together and can cause
kidney disease
The majority of information used to support claims that high protein diets
in cats lead to
kidney failure is based on studies
in animals that are NOT obligate carnivores, and thus are not designed to process
as much protein.
Cats affected by renal
failure develop inflammation
in parts of the
kidney and might show symptoms such
as pyelonephritis (urinary tract infection), interstitial nephritis (
kidney inflammation around the tubules) and glomerulonephritis (feline
kidney blood vessel inflammation).