Symptoms of Renal (Kidney) Failure in Cats
- First symptoms include, excessive thirst and excessive peeing. Read how to make your cat stop peeing on the floor
- Kidney failure in cats can be acute or chronic.
- Acute kidney failure is usually due to a toxin ingested by the cat such as rat poison or antifreeze.
- Antifreeze is a sweet taste to a cat and very small amounts can cause an agonizing death.Keep all household and car products out of reach of your cat.
- Chronic kidney failure can be caused by long term use of dry cat foods. This can lead to dehydration that lasts over long periods of time. The urine becomes concentrated.
- The urine builds up poisons causing weight loss, lethargy, loss of appetite and vomiting
- Kidney failure is a progressive disease. It cannot be reversed. When the cat loses kidney cells, the cells are replaced by scar tissue.
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Treatments for Kidney Failure in Cats
- Feed a diet low in salt, phosphorous, magnesium and protein.
- Have fresh water available and within reach.
- Clean the litter box frequently.The cat will hold urine for long periods of time if the litter is overflowing and dirty. This causes toxins to build up in the bladder.
- Some natural ingredients you can use as home remedies to support the kidneys are burdock, dandelion, and cleaver. All can be purchased in drop form and added to food.
- Burdock and cleavers are 2 herbs that cleans out the blood and purifys the systems by helping to flush out toxins.
- Dandelion is full of Vitamin A, B, C, and D. It also contains iron and zinc. It helps stimulate appetite and assists in getting urine flowing.
- Most cats will show improved symptoms within a week and others it may take up to a month. Be consistent.
- Diet is important in cats with kidney disease, read more on diet for cats with kidney disease
- Read more about kidney infections in cats and its treatment
- Also read age expectancy of cats by breed