Every year, I compile a list of New Year’s Day resolutions. Typically, the same items top my list each year. For instance, I always desire to lose weight and spend more time with my family members. Perhaps, you want to get healthier in the New Year. You may also wish for your beloved pet to enjoy better health this year. To help you accomplish this important task, schedule regular appointments for your pet with his or her veterinarian. A veterinarian can inform you of any health problems your pet may be experiencing. On this blog, I hope you will discover the importance of taking your pet to annual veterinarian appointments. Enjoy!
Cats can live for many years after developing kidney disease with adequate medical care. While most veterinarians will suggest that you regularly bring in your cat for blood tests, sometimes even cats who are getting said blood tests will suddenly take a turn for the worse. For your cat's well-being, it's important for you to recognize the signs of worsening kidney disease symptoms. Read on to learn what these symptoms are and how to easily recognize them.
Lethargy
Cats with kidney disease tend to sleep more than cats without kidney disease, and even healthy cats sleep a lot. Even so, if your cat's kidney disease is worsening, you may notice that they're sleeping more than usual. This is because the body is struggling to filter out toxins and byproducts in the blood and the increasing toxicity of the blood can damage tissues and cause inflammation.
If you think your cat is sleeping more than usual, think about whether or not they're showing the next two symptoms. If they are, you should get to a vet right away.
Appetite & Weight Loss
If your cat's kidney disease is worsening, they may suddenly lose a significant amount of weight and lose interest in eating. As the BUN and creatinine levels in the blood rise, your cat may develop serious nausea as a result. Nausea will make them less likely to be interested in food, and it could cause retching or vomiting if they do try to eat.
Another sign that something is wrong is if your vet has given you an appetite stimulant for your cat and they still won't eat. Typically, these medications will give cats a voracious appetite, so if your cat won't touch food with their appetite stimulant on board, there's a problem.
Drinking
Finally, cats with increasing BUN and creatinine levels will increase the amount of water that they're drinking. This is because the kidneys use more water to try and filter the blood when they're not working at full capacity. As a result, your cat will feel more thirsty and will try to make up for it by drinking more often.
If you think that your cat is showing any or a combination of the above symptoms, see a veterinarian right away. Your cat may need IV fluid therapy to flush the toxins out of its blood. Make sure to see your vet as often as they suggest for regular blood work, and keep a careful eye on your kitty to prevent problems like these from becoming critical.
If your cat seems to be sick, take it to local pet clinics like Animal Emergency Clinic.
Share24 February 2017
