My cat has kidney disease. What special diet and care is best?

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My cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease- Is there anything I should be doing for her condition? Should she be on a special diet? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 years and 6 months old | 7 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Yes, cats with kidney disease need a special diet, more frequent monitoring and possibly additional medications if they are losing protein in the urine. Some cats also benefits from subcutaneous fluids; Here is a helpful link about renal disease: https://www.petcoach.co/article/kidney-disease-treatment-for-dogs-and-cats/ I recommend the Royal Canin renal diets. Offer both canned and dry. I also recommend to discuss what treatment options are best for Tammy. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat has kidney disease. What special diet and care is best?

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