Veterinarians are diagnosing diseases of the kidney in cats more and more. The second most common cat illness - especially in senior cats - is chronic renal failure. There is no absolute cure for a diseased kidney, but you can improve your cat's chances for a longer life by recognizing the symptoms of common diseases affecting your cat's renal system.

There isn't a complete cure for treating a diseased kidney in cats, but there are several things you can do to slow the advance of chronic renal failure in your cat. When your recognize the symptoms of a sick kidney in cat early into her illness and you can do a number of things to lengthen her life.

Diseases of the kidney in cats include:

Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephritis, Amyloidosis, Nephrosis, Glomerulonephritis, Pyelonephritis, Hydronephrosis

A problem with the kidney in cats is likely when:

Increased thirst, Lots of urine and urination, Loss of appetite, Vomiting, Anorexia, Depression, Lethargy, Weight loss, Poor hair coat

What can you do to improve the quality of life for your cat with kidney disease?

Some treatments for cats with chronic renal failure are similar to what you can to do prevent a sick kidney in cats. Encourage water intake by providing lots of fresh water in bowels or cups or even mini-fountains designed to encourage fresh water intake. Water, water, water. H2O is a key ingredient to preventing a feline urinary infection and to promoting a healthy functioning renal system.

Some treatments for cats with chronic renal failure are similar to what you can to do prevent a sick kidney in cats. Encourage water intake by providing lots of fresh water in bowels or cups or even mini-fountains designed to encourage fresh water intake. Water, water, water. H2O is a key ingredient to preventing a feline urinary infection and to promoting a healthy functioning renal system.

You'll have to switch your cat to a low protein diet recommended by your vet. This may be dry kibble, but if possible, opt for canned cat food to add water to your cat's diet. If your cat was severely dehydrated, your vet may set you up with an intravenous apparatus so you can treat your cat at home.

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