Chronic kidney disease is common in cats, but its subtle onset makes early detection crucial for longer, healthier lives.

As cats age, maintaining proper kidney and bladder function often becomes more challenging. Felines derive much of their daily fluid intake from both fresh water and wet food. They also get essential ...

These conditions progress quietly, confuse even caring owners, and are often diagnosed too late. Knowing them early can make ...

None — The kidneys in a cat are a pair of smaller sized versions of those in humans. The organs contain tiny filtering units (called nephrons). As blood passes through the kidneys, the nephrons pull ...

My husband and I had four cats and lost one to pancreatitis. Now our 15-year-old cat has apparently developed chronic kidney disease. Our vet has placed him on a prescription diet called K/D. Our ...

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is investigating how cats with chronic kidney disease could someday help inform treatment for humans. In humans, treatment for chronic kidney ...