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Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats

Polycystic kidney disease produces inherited fluid-filled kidney cysts.

Polycystic kidney disease produces inherited fluid-filled kidney cysts. Progressive loss of functioning tissue may cause kidney disease, requiring monitoring and management.

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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