Kidney disease

As a veterinarian, you’ll know how devastating kidney disease can be – chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in cats1. By the time overt clinical signs appear, an estimated 75% of kidney function has already been lost2.

This resource will help you find all the information you need to understand, diagnose and treat this condition with confidence, and ultimately help pets with kidney disease get more from life.

Check how a normal kidney functions to gain a greater depth of understanding of kidney disease. There is a valuable diagnosis overview, which includes the current IRIS* guidelines.

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Treatment options for kidney disease are also reviewed, including management of the complications of CKD.

References: 1. J.N. King et al. (2006) JVIM, 20:1054-1064. 2.* International Renal Interest Society (IRIS)