CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) in Cats: Signs to Look For and What You Can Do
“I know I shouldn’t feel guilty, but I just can’t help it”
These are words we hear all the time at Scruffy Paws Nutrition.
CKD is a heartbreaking disease, so we admire you for taking personal responsibility to get your little ones back to optimal health.
The effect of CKD varies from cat to cat, but one thing is for sure: it is an emotional rollercoaster.
You may notice that your cat’s “meow” sounds more like a hoarse scream.
It is also common for cats to lose their appetite and lose large amounts of weight quick.
(Some report being able to feel their cat’s bones after just a couple of months.)
After diagnosing your cat with CKD, your vet likely prescribed a renal diet.
This is a diet that works to improve kidney health by limiting the intake of phosphorous, sodium, and low-quality proteins.
We won’t bore you with the science, but our point is, the renal diet should work.
However, the reduced protein content in the means it simply isn't tasty for cats...
(With some cats choosing to starve than eat it)
So the question is, what good is an effective diet, if your cat won’t eat?
And that’s the unfortunate vicious cycle of CKD. (There is an answer to this, but more on that later.)
It may even seem as though CKD has completely wiped out your cat’s personality.
Reports of spacing out, acting lost, and aimlessly wandering are also common.
Some cats will snap out of it for a second and look for attention and cuddles, only to zone out once again.
Willing to do anything to get their cat back, many will search the internet for solutions.
They are then disappointed to find tons of false promises of products that claim to “fix” CKD.
This, of course, is nonsense.
While CKD is a manageable disease, there is no way to reverse it.
Managing CKD is all about breaking the vicious cycle we mentioned earlier by stabilizing and comforting your cat from the effects of CKD.
This way, they have the energy, awareness, and appetite to follow their vet’s prescription.
There are supplements for cats that help with this very thing.
One of which, we proudly announce, is our very own Kidney Vitalize Chews from Scruffy Paws Nutrition.
The active ingredients are two Chinese herbs that have been harvested for centuries: Astragalus and Rhemannia Root Extracts.
These are scientifically backed to improve kidney health, which is why our customers love Kidney Vitalize Chews.
Astragalus works by helping reducing the amount of proteinuria – a major marker of kidney disease.
A study showed that a combination of Astragalus and Rehmannia Root Extract had a 91% 'effective' rate in helping treat kidney issues. It was markedly effective for proteinuria, hematuria, improvement and recovery of renal functions. 2
Like we said, there is no “fix” for CKD. But when it comes to optimizing your cat’s quality of life through simple care, you will be hard-pressed to find a better product.
Now, we understand that’s a bold claim – so don’t take our word for it! Here’s what our verified customers are saying (taken from our site):
Not only that, but our Kidney Vitalize Chews come with a 30-day money back guarantee, with no questions asked.
So, if you were looking for a risk-free way to manage your cat’s CKD, you have found it!
Our supply is very limited but if you’re reading this, we still have a jar for you.
As cat owners, we know our cats won’t live forever.
That’s why maximizing their quality of life while they are with us is priceless.