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 ...

(ATHENS, Ga.) -- Some cats battling kidney disease are getting a second chance at life, thanks to a pioneering kidney transplant program at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Dr.

Did you know that nearly half of cats over 15 years old will develop chronic kidney disease (CKD)? CKD occurs when a cat’s kidney starts to deteriorate. You may notice the signs of CKD if your cat is ...

Virologists have reverse-engineered an elusive virus linked to chronic kidney disease in cats and described its mechanism of infection, outlining the zoonotic potential of RNA viruses in the ...

Cats live longer now than ever, thanks in a large part to the dedicated care of their owners. Medical and nutritional advancements also have played a role and have helped many cats live well into ...

A common ailment that older cats tend to develop is kidney failure. As they age, the kidneys begin to struggle to do their work. Kidneys are filters. They filter out toxins from the blood stream and ...