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Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats

Chronic kidney disease reduces a cat's ability to clear waste and maintain normal function.

Chronic kidney disease reduces a cat's ability to clear waste and maintain normal function. It is common in older cats, with monitoring, nutrition and treatment tailored to individual findings.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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