Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Controversies in Veterinary Nephrology: Renal Diets Are Indicated for Cats with International Renal Interest Society Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 2 to 4: The Pro View.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Polzin, David J & Churchill, Julie A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Renal diets are special foods designed for cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is a long-term condition affecting their kidneys. These diets have been used for many years and have been shown to help cats live longer, reduce serious health crises, and improve certain blood test results. When cats eat enough of these diets, they can maintain a healthy weight and overall condition for up to two years. Some people think that cats with CKD should eat more protein, but there isn't strong evidence to support this idea right now. Overall, renal diets are still considered the best option for managing CKD in cats.
Abstract
Renal diets have been the mainstay of therapy for cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) for many decades. Clinical trials in cats with CKD have shown them to be effective in improving survival, reducing uremic crises, and improving serum urea nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations. It has shown that, when food intake is adequate, renal diets can maintain body weight and body condition scores for up to 2 years. Although some have questioned whether renal diets provide adequate protein and have advocated feeding higher-protein diets to cats with CKD, there is currently no convincing evidence in support of this proposal.
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