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WHAT IS CKD?

What Happens in CKD?

Causes of CKD

How Bad is It?

Is There Any Hope?

Acute Kidney Injury

KEY ISSUES

Nausea, Vomiting, Appetite Loss and Excess Stomach Acid

Maintaining Hydration

The Importance of Phosphorus Control

All About Hypertension

All About Anaemia

All About Constipation

Potassium Imbalances

Metabolic Acidosis

Kidney Stones

SUPPORT

Coping with CKD

Tanya's Support Group

Success Stories

SYMPTOMS

Alphabetical List of Symptoms and Treatments

Fluid and Urinary  Imbalances (Dehydration, Overhydration and Urinary Issues)

Waste Product Regulation Imbalances (Vomiting, Appetite Loss, Excess Stomach Acid, Gastro-intestinal Problems, Mouth Ulcers Etc.)

Phosphorus and Calcium Imbalances

Miscellaneous Symptoms (Pain, Hiding Etc.)

DIAGNOSIS: WHAT DO ALL THE TEST RESULTS MEAN?

Blood Chemistry: Kidney Function, Potassium, Other Tests (ALT, Amylase, (Cholesterol, Etc.)

Calcium, Phosphorus, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Complete Blood Count (CBC): Red and White Blood Cells: Anaemia and Infection

Urinalysis (Urine Tests)

Other Tests: Ultrasound, Biopsy, X-rays etc.

Renomegaly (Enlarged Kidneys)

Which Tests to Have and Frequency of Testing

Factors that Affect Test Results

Normal Ranges

International and US Measuring Systems

TREATMENTS

Which Treatments are Essential

Fluid and Urinary Issues (Fluid Retention, Infections, Incontinence, Proteinuria)

Waste Product Regulation (Mouth Ulcers, GI Bleeding, Antioxidants, Adsorbents, Azodyl, Astro's CRF Oil)

Phosphorus, Calcium and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (Calcitriol)

Miscellaneous Treatments: Stem Cell Transplants, ACE Inhibitors - Fortekor, Steroids, Kidney Transplants)

Antibiotics and Painkillers

Holistic Treatments (Including Slippery Elm Bark)

ESAs (Aranesp, Epogen etc.) for Severe Anaemia

General Health Issues in a CKD Cat: Fleas, Arthritis, Dementia, Vaccinations

Tips on Medicating Your Cat

Obtaining Supplies Cheaply in the UK, USA and Canada

Working with Your Vet and Recordkeeping

DIET & NUTRITION

Nutritional Requirements of CKD Cats

The B Vitamins (Including Methylcobalamin)

What to Feed (and What to Avoid)

Persuading Your Cat to Eat

Food Data Tables

USA Canned Food Data

USA Dry Food Data

USA Cat Food Manufacturers

UK Canned Food Data

UK Dry Food Data

UK Cat Food Manufacturers

2007 Food Recall USA

FLUID THERAPY

Intravenous Fluids

Subcutaneous Fluids

Tips on Giving Subcutaneous Fluids

How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Giving Set

How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Syringe

Subcutaneous Fluids - Winning Your Vet's Support

Dialysis

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Overview

• With luck, your cat is going to live a long time with CKD. To start with, especially if your cat has early stage CKD, you may not need many supplies; but as the disease progresses, you will need supplies and the cost can soon mount up, which can be a problem for many people.

• This section provides information on obtaining supplies, particularly sub-Q supplies and prescription diets, at reasonable prices in the USA, UK and Canada.

• Your vet will usually be more expensive than other sources. However, you may be able to come to an agreement with your vet, which usually works out cheaper than paying shipping costs for fluids, though it will still probably be cheaper to buy from a local pharmacy if you can find one.

• Whichever method you choose, it can also make a big difference costwise to buy in bulk. Doing this with prescription diets can be risky though, since CKD cats tend to go off foods at the drop of a hat.

• By saving money in this way, you have more money available for tests and bloodwork with your vet.

Obtaining Supplies Cheaply in the USA                                                                        Go to page

Obtaining Supplies Cheaply in the UK                                                                          Go to page

Obtaining Aranesp, Epogen, Procrit, Eprex or NeoRecormon                                        Go to page

Obtaining Phosphorus Binders                                                                                                    Go to page

Obtaining Treatments for Excess Stomach Acid, Vomiting and Nausea                 Go to page

Please also see the appropriate pages for other treatments you may require e.g. sources for potassium supplements can be found on the Potassium page.