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The recommended phosphorus range on a dry matter basis for cats with CKD is 0.3-0.6%. Since phosphorus content is related to protein content, it is impossible to achieve these lower levels of phosphorus without limiting protein content. Sodium. Dietary sodium levels are mildly restricted to reduce the workload on the kidneys.
Answer: While it was once believed that cats with kidney disease should be fed a low-protein diet, current research suggests that moderate amounts of high-quality protein are important for cats with kidney disease. It is important to consult with a veterinarian to determine the best diet for your cat 's individual needs.
TABLE 1 Assessing the Diet of the CKD Cat When conducting a nutritional assessment, it is important to gain a comprehensive understanding of everything the cat is eating daily, while also analyzing the nutritional profile of the diet. PATIENT: Lily, 12-year-old spayed female domestic short-haired cat with a BCS of 5/9,
Oct 17, 2024 · The 8 Foods for Cats With Kidney Disease. 1. Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care With Chicken Dry Cat Food — Best Overall. The Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care With Chicken Dry ...
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In one older study, Survival of cats with naturally occurring chronic renal failure: effect of dietary management (2000) Elliott J, Rawlings JM, Markwell PJ, Barber PJ Journal of Small Animal Practice 41 pp235-42, 29 cats were fed a reduced protein, low phosphorus therapeutic kidney diet, while a further 21 cats did not eat this diet. Some of the cats (presumably in both groups) were also ...
Renal diets are designed to be very palatable and some, like Royal Canin’s, can be mixed as dry and wet food to combine aromas, shapes, sizes and textures that encourage eating. Gentle warming of wet diets and adding warm water to dry diets can also help cats stay interested in their food. A cat with CKD will need access to lots of fresh water.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all diet plan that can be prescribed for all cats with CKD. Age, possible underlying causes, disease progression rate and individual signs and clinical symptoms all need to be considered when establishing a treatment plan. Plus, the condition needs to be monitored to make sure the plan is still right for the different ...
