Chronic Kidney Disease in Cat

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common ill of geriatric cats. Common clinical signs include polydipsia, polyuria, decreased appetite, weight loss and vomiting. A 10 years male local breed cat was brought to the Teaching & Training Pet Hospital & Research Center with a history of decreased appetite, weight loss. In clinical examination it revealed signs of polyuria, polydipsia and dehydration. Based on the clinical signs the cat was suspected for CKD. The blood sample was collected for estimation of biochemical parameters like glucose, total protein (TP), SGPT, SGOT, serum creatinine, BUN, phosphorus, albumin etc. Urine sample was subjected to various tests to determine different parameters such as nitrite, specific gravity, proteinuria, glucose etc. Ultrasonography was performed to check the morphology of both kidneys. Increasing level of serum creatinine, total protein, BUN, Phosphorus, Proteinuria and thickened cortex of kidneys in ultrasonography confirmed that the cat was affected with CKD. As treatment the appetizer, fluid therapy, phosphate binder and vitamin were given with renal diet. The cat was followed for next one month. The cat had an uneventful recovery without future complications.