My husband and I had four cats and lost one to pancreatitis. Now our 15-year-old cat has apparently developed chronic kidney disease. Our vet has placed him on a prescription diet called K/D. Our ...
Cats are notorious for hiding when they are in pain and not feeling well. And like all animals, they face health challenges, ...
Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators will continue to distribute content from her archives. This column is from 2019. Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney ...
Pet owners can now find out if their cats are at high risk for chronic kidney disease years before symptoms appear, thanks to a new genetic test developed by Washington State University (WSU). Known ...
New research could be a breakthrough in a deadly kidney disease affecting cats. Doctor Alison Lord of the Pearl Animal Hospital joined the morning show to talk about the research which could help vets ...
Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended Onsior for her arthritic pain but warned that it could further damage her kidneys. I’m torn, because ...
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is investigating how cats with chronic kidney disease could someday help inform treatment for humans. In humans, treatment for chronic kidney ...
Cats live longer now than ever, thanks in a large part to the dedicated care of their owners. Medical and nutritional advancements also have played a role and have helped many cats live well into ...
Did you know that nearly half of cats over 15 years old will develop chronic kidney disease (CKD)? CKD occurs when a cat’s kidney starts to deteriorate. You may notice the signs of CKD if your cat is ...
Periodontal disease in dogs increases the risk of kidney and heart valve pathology by 1.4 times for every square centimeter of affected tissue. Cats with moderate to severe dental disease are at a ...
GREENFIELD, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced that the first shipments of Varenzin™-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension), conditionally approved by U.S ...