Chronic Kidney Disease

A chronic renal disease might develop if your cat's kidneys lose their ability to operate properly as they age.

This hazardous disease can lead to problems like hypertension and organ damage.

Chronic kidney disease causes cats to become lethargic, lose weight quickly, and urinate in large amounts.

Chronic renal disease has no cure, although it can be managed to improve cats' quality of life.

While chronic kidney disease is almost always inherited, there are steps you may do to avoid it.

Ensure that fresh drinking water is available at all times to help prevent urinary tract infections, which can harm the kidneys.

Keep any known poisons (such as antifreeze and lilies) away from your cat to reduce harmful exposure.