Controlling Kidney Disease

Feline kidney disease cannot be cured, but it can be treated. With appropriate medication and simple in-home therapies, you can significantly slow its progression, extending your cat's life and making it more enjoyable. If you notice that your cat is drinking and urinating more frequently than usual, promptly take her to the vet for blood work. If she is diagnosed with kidney disease, ask about the following approaches to managing the condition:

•	Adopting a low-protein diet
•	Eating wet or moist food instead of dry
•	Doing fluid therapy (subcutaneous fluids)
•	Maintaining proper acid-base balance
•	Using appetite stimulants
•	Taking blood pressure medication
•	Undergoing hormone therapy for anemia