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What You Need to Know
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Alphabetical Index
Glossary
Research
Participation Opportunities
WHAT IS
CKD?
What Happens in
CKD?
Causes of CKD
Early Detection
How Bad is It?
Is There Any
Hope?
Acute Renal
Failure
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.)
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
Finding a Good Vet and Record Keeping
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 PTH (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
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
RELATED DISEASES
Heart Problems
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Pancreatitis
Dental Problems
Anaesthesia
OBTAINING SUPPLIES CHEAPLY
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USA
Canada
SAYING GOODBYE
Saying Goodbye
The
Final Hours
Coping with Your Loss
Other People's Losses
MISCELLANEOUS
Prevention
Research
Canine Renal
Failure
Other Illnesses (Cancer, Liver) and
Behavioural Problems
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Overview
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Dealing with CKD is often compared with riding a rollercoaster.
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Although it can be very rewarding seeing your cat respond well to
treatments, there will be times when you are stressed and frightened,
and long to get off the rollercoaster.
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This section of the site provides tools to help you cope during those
times.
Coping with CKD
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This page gives tips on how to cope with the diagnosis and how to live
with the disease. It discusses practical issues, such as how to deal with the costs of CKD, and what to do if you have to
travel away from home. There is also information on how to cope from an emotional perspective,
which includes tips on how not to worry too much about the future, and
what to do when you are feeling really low and stressed.
Success Stories
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Many people find this is one of the most encouraging parts of the
site. There are stories about cats with high numbers, cats with low
numbers, cats with acute renal failure, cats with kidney stones, young
cats (six months old in some cases), old cats. Check it out!
Tanya's Support Group
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I set up this private support group to help people with CKD cats feel
less alone. Members of the group support each other during the bad times
and celebrate the good times together. They give tips on medicating a
CKD cat and where to get supplies at good prices.
Read about how the group works on this page and sign up - it's
completely free, and you can share as much or as little as you like.
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This page last updated:
27 December 2011 |
