Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. With so many cats having some form of kidney disease or kidney failure in their senior years, this is one you'll want to watch (or bookmark for later!).

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0:00 Introduction
0:54 About Your Cat's Kidneys
1:56 What is Kidney Disease in Cats?
2:25 Causes of Kidney Disease in Cats
3:20 Symptoms of CKD
6:15 Diagnosis of CKD
7:45 Treatment of CKD
11:12 Feeding a Cat With Kidney Disease
12:09 Giving Your Cat Subcutaneous Fluids
13:26 Medications
14:11 Encouraging Your Cat to Eat
15:59 Conclusion

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