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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

The most common chronic disease of senior cats; early signs are subtle β€” blood creatinine + urinalysis stage it.

πŸ” Related symptoms

Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value β€” tap for the full symptom page

Drinking noticeably moreLarger clumps / more urineUnexplained weight lossLethargy / sleeping all dayNot eatingVomiting🚨Ammonia / urine-like breathMuscle wasting (spine / head)

βœ… Home-care checklist

  • βœ“Increase water (wet food first)
  • βœ“Get kidney values + urinalysis for staging
  • βœ“Transition to renal diets only with vet guidance

πŸ₯ When to see a vet

  • ⚠Polydipsia/polyuria or steady weight loss over 10
  • ⚠Vomiting + severe lethargy (decompensation)

🐾 Predisposed breeds

Can occur in any breed β€” no specific predisposition

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