Renal disease
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Protein restriction is important in cats with chronic kidney disease, but ...
CVC educator Dr. Margie Scherk says take it case-by-case and assess muscle and body condition.
Journal Scan: New insights on treating hypertension in cats
A recent study suggests that cats presenting with higher blood pressure when diagnosed with hypertension could benefit from greater doses of amlodipine.
Feline ureteral obstruction: Stent to save the kidneys?
Placing a ureteral stent in cats with benign ureteral obstruction may preserve renal function.
Veterinary Medicine Essentials: Chronic and acute renal disease
Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.
Chronic kidney disease + obesity: A treatment plan doodle
Veterinary nutrition expert Dr. Martha Cline brings clarity to this complicated comorbidity.
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When obesity and chronic kidney disease collide
A review of the literature and an explanation of what is (and isn’t) reasonable when it comes to making a treatment plan.
SDMA: Satisfy your need for speed (in diagnosing CKD)
How to use this biomarker in your veterinary practice to help you diagnose, treat and monitor chronic kidney disease.
Curtailing the cunning of chronic kidney disease in cats
A study investigates what factors might help us catch this covert killer early.
Jump into the future with urinary biomarkers
SDMA markers can be detected earlier than other indicators of chronic kidney disease, leading to faster management.
Renal diets for veterinary patients: What to feed and when to start
Restriction of some nutrients and supplementation with others helps pets with kidney disease live longer, better-quality lives.
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Cutting-edge approach solves the riddle of a sphynx's blocked ureter
The veterinary team at UC Davis implanted an artificial ureter—the first such procedure in a kitten.
You CAN change a cat's diet
A little trick plus lots of patience equals success.
Journal Scan: SDMA pinpointed as biomarker for feline renal disease
Does this form of testing hold the key to diagnosing deterioration of the kidney in cats earlier?
Colorado State University veterinarians explore stem-cell therapy for cats with severe kidney disease
New clinical trial seeks renal disease patients.
Journal Scan: Early signs of chronic kidney disease: Are we looking hard enough?
A study looks at the importance of identifying risk factors and performing preemptive screening for chronic kidney disease.
