A practical look at the challenges of diagnosing and managing feline hyperthyroidism, from misleading symptoms to complex ...

A common ailment that older cats tend to develop is kidney failure. As they age, the kidneys begin to struggle to do their work. Kidneys are filters. They filter out toxins from the blood stream and ...

The world’s first medicated kibble for cats, designed to help owners treat chronic kidney disease without the struggle of forcing their pets to swallow them, has been unveiled by a French animal ...

Did you know that nearly half of cats over 15 years old will develop chronic kidney disease (CKD)? CKD occurs when a cat’s kidney starts to deteriorate. You may notice the signs of CKD if your cat is ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators will continue to distribute content from her archives. This column is from 2019. Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved the first drug to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition that often leads ...

Cats are good at hiding discomfort. That’s normal for a prey animal, but it makes spotting pain harder for owners. Paying attention to small, steady changes is the best way to catch problems early and ...

High-quality feline induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have now been generated. The feline iPSCs are also footprint- and feeder-free. Further research using these stem cells is expected to ...

Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended Onsior for her arthritic pain but warned that it could further damage her kidneys. I’m torn, because ...

Kidney disease is the gradual loss of kidney function over time that can lead to renal failure. Find out more about symptoms, causes, and treatment. Jessica Migala has been a health, fitness, and ...