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My cat's creatinine: What's normal & what do high levels mean?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

What is the normal creatine level for a cat and what does it do?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 28th, 2018

I think you mean creatinine. This is a waste product that is filtered by the kidneys. Normal range in a cat is 0.6-2.4 mg/dl. It is just one parameter that is frequently used to monitor kidney function. High levels may indicate renal insufficiency or failure.

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