Chronic activation of the renin‐angiotensin‐aldosterone system (RAAS) promotes and
perpetuates the syndromes of congestive heart failure, systemic hypertension, and chronic …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common metabolic disease of domesticated cats,
with most affected cats being geriatric (> 12 years of age). The prevalence of CKD in cats …

In 2000, a group of experts was convened to develop comprehensive guidelines for the
identification and treatment of systemic hypertension in cats and dogs. In 2007, the …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs commonly in older dogs and cats and is the most
common renal disease occurring in elderly patients. It is defined as structural and/or …

Practical relevance: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed
diseases in older cats. In most cats, CKD is also a progressive disease and can be …

Consensus Statements of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)
provide veterinarians with guidelines regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, or treatment …

Serum creatinine concentration, the classical biomarker of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in
cats, has important limitations that decrease its value as a biomarker of early CKD. Recently …

Enhanced knowledge on longevity and mortality in cats should support improved breeding,
husbandry, clinical care and disease prevention strategies. The VetCompass research …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of structural or functional
abnormalities of one or both kidneys that have been present for an extended period, usually …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in geriatric cats, but often appears to
be stable for long periods of time. Objectives To describe CKD progression and identify risk …