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Can natural supplements prevent kidney problems in older cats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 18 lbs

Hi, Are there any natural supplements for cat kidney health esp for older cats? I already take my cat in for vet visits and checkups. Thanks!

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2018

The best supplement for kidney health is water. There are not any specific supplements other than that are known to prevent kidney problems. There are supplements that are important for them to get when they are in kidney failure, but are not necessary before then. Canned food is a good way to encourage water intake and you can even add a little more water to it for increased water consumption. It's also good to have fresh, clean, water always available. I hope that helps and all is well with Mel.

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