News — CKD

The holiday season is the perfect time to show our pets how much we love and appreciate them. Whether it's a new toy or a special treat, a thoughtful gift can bring joy to both you and your furry friend.  This year, why not give the gift of health?  Kidney-Chek's at-home saliva test is a unique and practical gift that can help pet owners detect and manage kidney disease in their cats and dogs! What better gift to yourself and your pets than to extend your pet’s time with you and increase their quality of life!  Apart from that, there...

Kidney disease is a common health condition in pets that can have a significant impact on their overall health and wellbeing. While it is a serious issue on its own, kidney disease is also often linked to other health conditions in pets. Understanding these connections is essential for pet owners to ensure their pets stay healthy and happy. The kidneys play an important role in filtering waste and toxins from the blood, regulating electrolyte balance, and producing hormones that help control blood pressure and red blood cell production. When the kidneys are not functioning correctly, toxins can build up in...

Cats are experts at disguising when they are in pain or not feeling well. But with a careful eye, you can detect subtle signs of illnesses like chronic kidney disease (CKD) and make adjustments to help your cat feel more comfortable. Help Cats Feel More Comfortable and Secure CKD causes fatigue, muscle weakness, and generally makes cats feel unwell. You might notice your cat hiding or sleeping more often, being less social, or not jumping up to surfaces that they used to be able to reach. To address their decreased energy and provide added comfort, you can use comfortable cat...

CKD in Cats: Lucy Lucy is a 21 year-old cat. Although she is an old lady, with the average lifespan for an indoor domestic cat being 10 to 15 years, she showed no outward signs of serious disease, other than the standard signs of slowing from old age. Her pet parent stopped the regular annual blood and urine testing recommended by the veterinarian for a few years due to financial constraints, and was at the point of having to choose the costs of daily life over the ability to provide the best care for Lucy; An unfortunate but common reality...