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Management and treatment of chronic kidney disease in cats
Author(s) -
Caney Sarah
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.i4901
Subject(s) - kidney disease , medicine , cats , intensive care medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , disease , chronic disease , pediatrics , nursing
Making a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats marks the start of a new and complex journey to provide optimal treatment for the patient. A successful outcome depends on attention to detail and a good working relationship with the carer and patient. If it is possible to institute good treatment measures, many patients with CKD survive for several years following diagnosis, with an excellent quality of life.