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 ...

Old cats and chronic kidney disease go paw in paw. Nearly a third of geriatric cats are diagnosed with the condition. It has no cure, but it can be managed with IV fluids and therapeutic foods. In ...

Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death in older cats, but if it's detected early enough, it can be managed and slowed through special diets. (Courtesy of Oregon State University) ...

Feline kidney failure sickens and kills more older cats than any other condition. Because most of its causes are still unknown, prevention is almost impossible. Its symptoms are severe, and with few ...

A new study carried out by veterinarians shows that high phosphorus intake, comparable to the average level provided by prepared cat food, can be deleterious to kidney function in healthy cats. A new ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a devastating illness that is common among cats, so experts have long been searching for a solution that can prevent the disease or at least slow its progression. You ...

A common ailment that older cats tend to develop is kidney failure. As they age, the kidneys begin to struggle to do their work. Kidneys are filters. They filter out toxins from the blood stream and ...

A cat's diet is especially important during the early stages of their lives. Just like human infants, kittens have different nutritional needs to older felines. To keep them healthy kittens need ...