Sentences with phrase «of kidney failure in cats»

They reported 284 more cases of kidney failure in cats than the expected «background rate,» corresponding to a 30 percent increase.

You must be aware of the signs of kidney failure in cats and visit your veterinarian for examination and treatment if needed.

California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System toxicologists discovered that melamine and cyanuric acid, found in samples of pet food recalled in 2007, can be lethal to cats when combined; the study is helping veterinarians better diagnose the causes of kidney failure in cats.

Final symptoms of kidney failure in cats include complete unwillingness to eat, weakness and lethargy, and possibly convulsions.

Not exact matches

Ingesting even small amounts of Easter lilies and related plants can cause severe kidney failure in cats.

However, since creatinine levels are dependent on lean body mass, an underweight cat in renal failure may have normal blood creatinine levels, so the diagnosis of kidney failure could be missed with bloodwork alone.

The most common causes of cat death in senior cats are kidney failure, cancer, and infectious disease such as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus).

An owner in Pennsylvania lost her cat to kidney failure from ingesting only a small portion of an Easter lily.

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.

For example, a cat in kidney failure has injury to the Water Phase (kidney / bladder) and will benefit from bedding of the Water Phase color (Blue or Black) or the preceding tonifying Metal Phase (White).

«Menu Foods, a national manufacturer of canned and pouched wet dog and cat food, has issued a voluntary recall of food manufactured in two of its facilities between Dec. 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007, after receiving reports of illnesses in cats and dogs in the U.S. that became sick from kidney failure after eating the affected products.

Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats By Karen Doane, RVT Chronic Renal Failure (or CRF) is a long - term, gradual loss of kidney (renal) funKidney Disease in Cats By Karen Doane, RVT Chronic Renal Failure (or CRF) is a long - term, gradual loss of kidney (renal) funkidney (renal) function.

The repeated use of the NSAID meloxicam (Metacam) has been associated with acute kidney failure in cats.

In dogs and cats with heart disease, loss of appetite can be due to heart failure, side effect of one or more medications, an abrupt change in diet, worsening kidney disease, or other diseases unrelated to the hearIn dogs and cats with heart disease, loss of appetite can be due to heart failure, side effect of one or more medications, an abrupt change in diet, worsening kidney disease, or other diseases unrelated to the hearin diet, worsening kidney disease, or other diseases unrelated to the heart.

The study, led by veterinary toxicologist Birgit Puschner and colleagues at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, found that cats that were fed pet food spiked with both melamine and cyanuric acid quickly experienced acute kidney failure.

Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum, Japanese show lily, some species of day lily, and certain other members of the Liliaceae family can cause kidney failure in cats.

Benazepril is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and some forms of kidney disease in dogs and cats.

Loss of appetite, lethargy and convulsions aren't the only symptoms cats in stage IV kidney failure may exhibit, although they are the most common.

Cats especially need to take in an adequate amount of water to prevent kidney problems, most notably kidney stones and kidney failure.

Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor used to dilate blood vessels in the treatment of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and some types of kidney disease in dogs and cats.

Benazepril is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, and some forms of kidney disease.

Kidney failure is the top killer of cats in the US.

In a presentation by Dr. Sheri Ross at the 2006 meeting of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, she noted that in one study of dogs and cats with naturally occurring kidney failure, two of three dogs treated with erythropoietin for greater than 90 days and five of seven cats treated for greater than 180 days developed refractory anemia that was attributed to anti-erythropoietin antibodieIn a presentation by Dr. Sheri Ross at the 2006 meeting of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, she noted that in one study of dogs and cats with naturally occurring kidney failure, two of three dogs treated with erythropoietin for greater than 90 days and five of seven cats treated for greater than 180 days developed refractory anemia that was attributed to anti-erythropoietin antibodiein one study of dogs and cats with naturally occurring kidney failure, two of three dogs treated with erythropoietin for greater than 90 days and five of seven cats treated for greater than 180 days developed refractory anemia that was attributed to anti-erythropoietin antibodies.

Resist the urge, because the pollen, stems and leaves of tiger lilies can cause severe kidney failure in cats.

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.

Mushrooms: Various species of wild mushrooms can results in intestinal symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea), neurologic symptoms, kidney failure and liver failure in both dogs and cats.

This is probably the most common cause of kidney failure in dogs and cats.

Certain types of lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species) are highly toxic to cats, resulting in kidney failure — even if only small amounts are ingested.

Grapes and raisins: Though these make great treats for people and are often found in healthy summer salads, even small numbers of grapes and raisins can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs and, potentially, cats.

To make matters worse, no one is sure exactly what chemical found in grapes leads to kidney failure, so there is no known dose or method of preparation that is considered safe for cats.

Cats who eat grapes are at risk of suffering from kidney failure, which can set in suddenly and is often fatal.

It is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and some forms of kidney disease in dogs and cats.

Lisinopril is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, certain types of heart valve disease and some forms of kidney disease.

The final stage of intoxication, 24 - 72 hours in dogs (shorter time frame in cats), is kidney failure.

Some of the most common in a cat are cancer, kidney failure, and hyperthyroidism, but there are many other causes.

Especially in cats that are seven years of age and older, kidney failure is one of the most frequently observed causes of severe illness.

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.

None of these lilies cause acute kidney failure in cats like the Lilium or Hemerocallis (daylily) species.

In more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and more.

The toxin has not been identified, but exposure to any part of the plant, including leaves, flowers, pollen, or even the water from the vase may result in acute kidney failure in cats.

From my writing partner, Kim Campbell Thornton, in this week's Pet Connection: In more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and morin this week's Pet Connection: In more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and morIn more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and more.

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.

The chronic infection that ensues in the gums and the bone surrounding the teeth, from the accumulation of dental tartar causes chronic pain, immune suppression, has a direct link to kidney failure (the number one cause of death in cats, number two in dogs), and can cause heart valve infections.

General Description: Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor used to dilate blood vessels in the treatment of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and some types of kidney disease in dogs and cats.

Therefore, while extensive testing for a cause of symptoms may not yield results in younger cats, older cats with FLUTD should be screened for kidney failure.

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.

And none of our cats have died of kidney failure, which is a huge problem in the US.