I
sometimes am asked about other issues in CKD cats, so I'm covering them
here.
Diseases related to the CKD, including dental problems, pancreatitis,
diabetes, hyperthyroidism, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and Heart
Problems are covered in
Related Diseases.
This page
covers Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), cancer, liver
disease, behavioural problems in cats and handicapped cats.
Vogt AH, Rodan I, Brown M, Brown S, Buffington CAT, LaRue Forman MJ,
Neilson J & Sparkes A Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery12
pp43-54 gives
tips on which tests to run at which age, dental care, weight management
and many other issues.
Bellows J, Center S, Daristotle L, Estrada AH, Fickinger EA, Horwitz DF,
Lascelles BDX, Lepine A, Perea S, Scherk M & Shoveller AK Journal of
Feline Medicine and Surgery18 pp533–550 discusses the bodily
changes that may be seen in aging cats.
Bellows J, Center S, Daristotle L, Estrada AH, Flickinger EA, Horwitz DF,
Lascelles BDX, Lepine A, Perea S, Scherk M and Shoveller AK Journal of
Feline Medicine and Surgery18 pp551–570 discusses what to be
alert to regarding your cat's health.
has some information about aging cats. I am a bit mystified that a seven
year old cat is considered geriatric, yet is the equivalent of a 54 year
old human.
Aging in cats: common physical and functional
changes (2016)
Bellows J, Center S, Daristotle L, Estrada AH, Fickinger EA, Horwitz DF,
Lascelles BDX, Lepine A, Perea S, Scherk M & Shoveller AK Journal of
Feline Medicine and Surgery18 pp533–550 suggests:
This condition is very common in cats. It is usually linked to an
imbalance in urine pH, and many of these cats develop struvite crystals.
It is not the same thing as a
urinary tract infection.
In the worst case, these
cats can develop a life-threatening urinary tract blockage, so the cat
becomes unable to urinate. This can be fatal, so If you suspect your cat
has this
problem, you need a vet, NOW! My Harpsie nearly died of this problem so
it is a subject close to my heart.
Biller B, Berg J, Garrett L, Ruslander D, Wearing R, Abbott B, Patel M,
Smith D & Bryan C Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association52(4) pp181-204 gives the latest
guidelines for treating cancer in cats. Please note that chemotherapy is
available for cats and they do not normally experience the sort of side
effects commonly seen in humans.
For those with a cat with cancer offering advice and support. I used this
group when my cat had cancer and found it helpful.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is the most common cancer in cats, but fortunately it is often
treatable.
Since lymphoma may affect the kidneys, there is more information about lymphoma on the
Causes of CKD page.
Hammerle M, Horst C, Levine E, Overall K, Radosta L, Rafter-Ritchie M, Yin
S Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 51(4)
pp205-221 offers guidelines on the management of feline behaviour.
Overall KL, Rodan I, Beaver BV, Carney H, Crowell-Davis S, Hird N, Kudrak
S & Wexler-Mitchel E; Panel on Feline Behavior Guidelines; American
Association of Feline Practitioners Journal of the American Veterinary
Medical Association227(1) pp70-84 has information on feline
behaviour.
Carney HC, Sadek TP, Curtis TM, Halls V, Heath S, Hutchison P, Mundschenk
K & Westropp JL Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery16
pp579–598 aim to help manage and treat and hopefully resolve feline
house soiling.
Links on this page last checked: 06 September 2020
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