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Cats can face some unexpected challenges from birth, like congenital kidney issues that quietly shape their health. Understanding these conditions offers a deeper glimpse into feline care and long-term wellbeing. Curious about the signs to watch for? This might open a new chapter in how we support our furry friends.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/urinary/c_ct_congenital_developmental_renal_diseases
#FelineHealth #KidneyCare #CatWellness
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/urinary/c_ct_congenital_developmental_renal_diseases
#FelineHealth #KidneyCare #CatWellness
Cats can face some unexpected challenges from birth, like congenital kidney issues that quietly shape their health. Understanding these conditions offers a deeper glimpse into feline care and long-term wellbeing. Curious about the signs to watch for? This might open a new chapter in how we support our furry friends.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/urinary/c_ct_congenital_developmental_renal_diseases
#FelineHealth #KidneyCare #CatWellness
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abdominal%20ultrasound%20and%20an%20excretory%20urography%20(x-ray%20of%20your%20cat%20urinating)%20will%20all%20be%20performed%20to%20identify%20and%20characterize%20the%20kidney%20disease%20your%20cat%20is%20suffering%20form.%20There%20are%20some%20direct%20genetic%20tests%20that%20are%20available%20for%20detection%20of%20specific%20genetic%20mutations%20associated%20with%20familial%20polycystic%20renal%20disease%20in%20Persian%20and%20Persian-derived%20breeds%20of%20cats.%20Treatment%20Treatment%20for%20patients%20suffering%20from%20kidney%20disorders%20is%20often%20supportive%20or%20symptomatic.%20Without%20a%20kidney%20transplant,%20there%20is%20no%20cure%20for%20developmental%20or%20congenital%20kidney%20disease.%20Cats%20with%20high%20blood%20pressure%20should%20be%20switched%20to%20a%20low%20salt%20diet,%20and%20cats%20with%20chronic%20kidney%20failure%20should%20have%20phosphorous%20restricted%20and%20protein%20intake%20moderately%20restricted.%20Living%20and%20Management%20Your%20veterinarian%20will%20schedule%20follow-up%20appointments%20for%20your%20cat%20to%20monitor%20the%20progression%20of%20the%20kidney%20disease.%20Animals%20with%20developmental%20or%20congenital%20kidney%20disease%20should%20not%20be%20bred;%20neutering%20is%20highly%20advised%20under%20these%20conditions.%22%7D){kind=spacer}
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