Kidney Disease Cats

Four Causes of Feline Kidney Disease

Feline kidney disease is a common problem for older cats. However, it can affect cats of any age. There are many different reasons why your cat could develop this disease. Let's take a look at some of the most common causes.

Toxins

Toxins are one of the leading causes of feline kidney disease. Cats will readily lick antifreeze if they come across it on the ground. It will quickly destroy your cat's kidneys if treatment isn't sought immediately.

Other toxins that can cause this disease include solvents, pesticides, and heavy metals. Also, medications that your cat may be taking can cause problems with the kidneys. Medications for humans such as aspirin and antibiotics are also common culprits.

Cancer

One of the next causes of feline kidney disease is cancer. Cancer rarely originates in your cat's kidneys. In most cases, the disease has spread from another organ. Older cats are most often affected by cancer of the kidneys. However, cats of any age can develop it.

Blood Flow

Another cause of feline kidney disease is inadequate blood flow. If blood doesn't flow properly through the kidneys, they won't be able to remove wastes effectively. This will allow toxins to accumulate in the bloodstream. Inadequate blood flow through the kidneys can be caused by drugs, dehydration, or heart disease.

Cysts

Cysts are one of the final common causes of feline kidney disease. These cysts can occur in both kidneys and will enlarge over time. As they grow, they will begin to put pressure on kidney tissue. This will reduce the kidney's ability to filter waste products.

As a cat owner, you want to keep your special friend as healthy as possible. To learn more about various cat illnesses such as feline pancreatitis, stop by cat-illnesses.com.

What are some treats I could give my cat who cannot have protein?
My cat who is 3 had her kidneys fail, so she is on a very low protein diet. The vet has been no help in recommending food other than the special diet kidney disease cat food. What are some things that a cat would like to eat that contain no protein?

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Why does my cat have hair falling out ?
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What alternative low protein diet is there to prescription foods for Kidney Disease cats?
Hi, I was advised yesterday by my Vet that my 17 year old cat has kidney disease. I have been told that she will need monthly anabolic steroid injection, along with prescribed daily tablets and I have to put her on a low protein diet such as Hills k/d or Royal Canin Renal Food. I have been horrified at the cost of these two prescribed diets and wonder if there is a cheaper alternative. Thanking you. The vet has said my cat has to have an anabolic steroid injection monthly to help maintain her weight.

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Sudden (within 12hrs) onset of pain in my kidney diseased cat after receiving subcutaneous injection at Vet?
My cat is a kidney diseased cat, 16yrs old, very thin. I took her to get a subQ injection with Vitamin B12. The fluid worked its way down to her left leg last night, and now she wont put any weight on that leg. I felt her leg and it only hurts her from her elbow joint to her wrist. I searched for common side-effects being pain in the leg the fluid settles in with no luck.

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