{"id":325,"date":"2020-04-27T13:22:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T13:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=325"},"modified":"2020-04-27T13:22:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T13:22:56","slug":"how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Keep My Cat\u2019s Kidneys Healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kidney disease is considered the leading cause of death in the feline population worldwide. It is one of the scariest diseases that cat parents may face. While a lot of cases are difficult to prevent since it\u2019s unpredictable, knowing the possible risk factors, as well as early signs of kidney disease, are some of the most important ways in order to catch kidney disease early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Tips_for_Preventing_Kidney_Disease_in_Cats\" title=\"Tips for Preventing Kidney Disease in Cats\">Tips for Preventing Kidney Disease in Cats<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Preventable_Causes_in_Feline_Kidney_Disease\" title=\"Preventable Causes in Feline Kidney Disease\">Preventable Causes in Feline Kidney Disease<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Limiting_the_Exposure_of_Your_Cat_to_Toxic_Substances\" title=\"Limiting the Exposure of Your Cat to Toxic Substances\">Limiting the Exposure of Your Cat to Toxic Substances<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Understanding_Possible_Genetic_Connections\" title=\"Understanding Possible Genetic Connections\">Understanding Possible Genetic Connections<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Schedule_Regular_Appointments_with_Your_Veterinarian\" title=\"Schedule Regular Appointments with Your Veterinarian\">Schedule Regular Appointments with Your Veterinarian<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Knowing_the_Signs_of_Feline_Kidney_Disease\" title=\"Knowing the Signs of Feline Kidney Disease\">Knowing the Signs of Feline Kidney Disease<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Common_Questions_About_Preventing_Kidney_Disease_in_Cats\" title=\"Common Questions About Preventing Kidney Disease in Cats\">Common Questions About Preventing Kidney Disease in Cats<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Can_You_Prevent_Kidney_Disease_in_Cats\" title=\"Can You Prevent Kidney Disease in Cats?\">Can You Prevent Kidney Disease in Cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Does_Dry_Food_Cause_Kidney_Failure_in_Cats\" title=\"Does Dry Food Cause Kidney Failure in Cats?\">Does Dry Food Cause Kidney Failure in Cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#What_Are_the_Signs_of_Kidney_Failure_in_a_Cat\" title=\"What Are the Signs of Kidney Failure in a Cat?\">What Are the Signs of Kidney Failure in a Cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-can-i-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Preventing_Kidney_Disease_in_Cats\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Preventing Kidney Disease in Cats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are still many things to learn about kidney disease including how it affects our cats. The most ideal way to beat this kind of disease is to fully understand the possible risk factors as well as taking the right steps towards preventing it. Kidney disease does not strike quickly. As a matter of fact, it is something that builds through time and once your cat develops this kind of disease, it can be treated to slow the progress, but never be totally cured. Cat parents, on the other hand, can prevent kidney disease by being fully aware of the preventable causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventable_Causes_in_Feline_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Preventable Causes in Feline Kidney Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limiting_the_Exposure_of_Your_Cat_to_Toxic_Substances\"><\/span><strong>Limiting the Exposure of Your Cat to Toxic Substances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Strong antifreeze agents such as ethylene glycol should be used in your house since there are less-toxic versions available like propylene glycol.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Veterinary and human medications must be completely monitored as well as kept out pets\u2019 reach at all times. You should never give human medications to your cat without consulting your vet first.<\/li><li>Do not put lilies inside your house since all portions of lilies are very toxic to your cat\u2019s kidneys.<\/li><li>Make sure to keep your feline friend indoors, since cats who roam outside are exposed to all kinds of outside elements out of your control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Possible_Genetic_Connections\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Possible Genetic Connections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Persian and Abyssinian cats are thought to have a genetic predisposition in terms of developing kidney failure, so this is something that cat parents must be totally aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_Regular_Appointments_with_Your_Veterinarian\"><\/span><strong>Schedule Regular Appointments with Your Veterinarian<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Genetics aside, the most important thing all cat owners should do to prevent their cat from developing kidney failure is to make sure that they are evaluated regularly by a professional veterinarian. Most vets suggest twice a year visit, especially for senior felines. Cases of kidney disease caught in an early stage as part of a cat\u2019s wellness screening certainly have the chance for good long-term health since the intervention and proper treatment takes place early in the kidney disease process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowing_the_Signs_of_Feline_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Knowing the Signs of Feline Kidney Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning more about the signs of kidney failure is also very important to the long-term health of your pet. Any changes in your cat\u2019s water intake routine or trips to his litter box already warrant a visit to your vet, as does vomiting, bad breath, and weight loss. Aside from kidney disease, these are also symptoms in another common feline disease, diabetes. In both kidney disease and diabetes, early intervention can definitely lead to a longer life of your cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kidney failure is considered as a challenging and scary disease for both cat and cat owner. Even though the challenges can be very daunting, cat owners must bear in mind that vigilance pays off. A lot of pets facing kidney failure have managed to live long past their diagnosis with the aid of a trusted vet and their loving parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Questions_About_Preventing_Kidney_Disease_in_Cats\"><\/span><strong>Common Questions About Preventing Kidney Disease in Cats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Prevent_Kidney_Disease_in_Cats\"><\/span><strong>Can You Prevent Kidney Disease in Cats?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to prevent kidney failure in cats, make sure your feline friend gets moisture-rich, natural diet. This is because kidney stress is usually magnified by heavy dry foods as well as poor water quality. Having said that, you should give your cat proper nutrition so you can be able to prevent the worse from taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dry_Food_Cause_Kidney_Failure_in_Cats\"><\/span><strong>Does Dry Food Cause Kidney Failure in Cats?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wet food naturally contains more water content compared to dry food. Thus, wet food better stimulates what feline population would eat in their wildlife since small prey contains more moisture compared to dry foods. Moisture content is very important since prolonged dehydration could irritate the urinary tract of your cat and possibly result in kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Signs_of_Kidney_Failure_in_a_Cat\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Signs of Kidney Failure in a Cat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>These are the most common signs your cat\u2019s kidneys might be failing:<\/li><li>Drinking a lot of water<\/li><li>Frequent urinating<\/li><li>Decreased appetite and weight loss<\/li><li>Bacterial infections of the kidney and bladder<\/li><li>Cloudy or bloody urine, diarrhea, and vomiting<\/li><li>Bad breath that has an ammonia-like odor<\/li><li>Mouth ulcers especially on the tongue and gums<\/li><li>A dry coat<\/li><li>A tongue that\u2019s brownish in color<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Indifference and weakness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important tip to prevention is to keep your eyes open. Make sure you talk with your vet so you understand the common signs of possible cat kidney failure. Kidney failure is a very challenging and scary disease for everyone involved. With a properly managed diet, a serene environment, plenty of fresh and clean air, as well as regular check-ups with your vet, you can definitely help your feline friend live his best life possible. Make sure to follow the tips we listed in this article to protect your cat and prevent him from developing kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-can-I-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy_-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"How can I keep my cats kidneys healthy\" class=\"wp-image-330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-can-I-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy_-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-can-I-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy_-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-can-I-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy_-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-can-I-keep-my-cats-kidneys-healthy_-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kidney disease is considered the leading cause of death in the feline population worldwide. 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