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 …

Practical relevance: Feline hypertension is a common disease in older cats that is frequently
diagnosed in association with other diseases such as chronic kidney disease and …

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 …

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 …

Background: Tubulointerstitial kidney disease is a common cause of illness and death in pet
cats and is typically not associated with overt proteinuria. Hypothesis: Proteinuria would be …

Objective—To determine whether a renal diet modified in protein, phosphorus, sodium, and
lipid content was superior to an adult maintenance diet in minimizing uremic episodes and …

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition in geriatric cats.
Diagnosis is based on the development of persistent azotemia with inadequate urine …

Background: Systemic hypertension is a common clinical problem, often occurring in
association with renal disease in cats. Limited information is available to assess the effect of …

Companion animal practice is an ever-changing field. As new research and experience
broaden our knowledge, changes in practice, treatment, and drug therapy may become …