{"content":"🐱 Understanding Kidney Disease in Cats\n---------------------------------------\n\n**What every cat parent should know**\n\nKidney disease is one of the most common health problems in **older cats**, but it can affect younger cats too. At Pusat Veterinar Healing Pets, we’re here to help you spot the signs early and manage your cat’s health with compassion and care.\n\n* * *\n\n### 🧠 What Do the Kidneys Do?\n\nThe kidneys have a big job! They:\n\n*   Filter waste and toxins from the blood\n    \n*   Balance water and electrolytes\n    \n*   Help control blood pressure\n    \n*   Support red blood cell production\n    \n\nWhen the kidneys aren’t working properly, waste builds up in the body and can make your cat very sick.\n\n* * *\n\n### 🐾 What Is Kidney Disease?\n\n**Kidney disease (or kidney failure)** happens when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to function over time. This condition is also called **chronic kidney disease (CKD)**, and it tends to get worse gradually.\n\nIt’s more common in **senior cats** (over age 7), but it can happen at any age due to genetics, infections, toxins, or other illnesses.\n\n* * *\n\n### 🔍 Signs of Kidney Disease in Cats\n\nYou might notice subtle changes at first. Common symptoms include:\n\n*   Drinking more water than usual\n    \n*   Peeing more often or in larger amounts\n    \n*   Weight loss\n    \n*   Loss of appetite\n    \n*   Vomiting or nausea\n    \n*   Bad breath (sometimes with a chemical or “urine-like” smell)\n    \n*   Lethargy or weakness\n    \n*   Poor coat condition\n    \n\nIf you notice any of these signs, it’s important to schedule a vet visit. Early diagnosis can make a big difference!\n\n* * *\n\n### 🧪 How Is It Diagnosed?\n\nWe use a combination of:\n\n*   **Blood tests** – to check for waste buildup (like creatinine and BUN)\n    \n*   **Urine tests** – to see how well the kidneys are concentrating urine\n    \n*   **Blood pressure** – high blood pressure is common with kidney problems\n    \n*   Sometimes **ultrasound or x-rays** – to look at the kidney structure\n    \n\n* * *\n\n### 🩺 Can It Be Treated?\n\nThere’s no cure for chronic kidney disease, but **it can be managed** – and many cats live happily for months or even years after diagnosis.\n\nTreatment may include:\n\n*   **Prescription kidney diet** – low in phosphorus and protein to reduce kidney workload\n    \n*   **Fluids (subcutaneous or IV)** – to prevent dehydration\n    \n*   **Medications** – to control nausea, blood pressure, or protect the kidneys\n    \n*   **Supplements** – for potassium, vitamins, or appetite support\n    \n*   **Regular monitoring** – blood and urine tests to track kidney health over time","original_url":"https://www.healingpets.com.my/latestnews/nid/160786/","path":"/latestnews/nid/160786","title":"Kidney Disease in Cats","page_type":"page","word_count":426,"key_claims":[],"content_summary":null,"topics":[],"author":null,"published_date":null,"price":null,"currency":"MYR","parent_profile":{"id":"156260f4-c846-4b96-a651-0a94bfb2756e","slug":"healingpets-com-my","name":"Pet Wellness Selangor, Pet Boarding Hotel Kuala Lumpur (KL), Veterinary Internal Medicine Petaling Jaya, Malaysia ~ Pusat Veterinar Healing Pets","url":"https://healingpets.com.my/"}}