Cats drink little or no water when they eat raw or canned food, which is normal for cats because cats are Evolved in the desert, the physiology is adapted to obtain water only through food.
And cats have low thirst and no desire to drink.
A cat’s natural diet includes small mammals, birds, small reptiles and insects, which are 80% water by weight.
Adding extra water to cat food is good for cats, especially those with blocked urinary tracts, to dilute the concentration of cat urine, thereby preventing calcium phosphate and magnesium ammonium phosphate (aka bird droppings). Stones) form crystals or stones, which are the main components that block a cat’s urinary tract.
Kidney disease is divided into acute and chronic
To understand why cats develop kidney disease, we Let’s review what is kidney disease.
First of all, let’s talk about the kidney, an important body organ. Its function is to remove the products, wastes, and toxins metabolized by the body, and finally generate urine. In addition, it also maintains electrolytes and acid-base in the body. Balance, regulate blood pressure, promote red blood cell production and other functions.
When the kidneys are damaged and have functional problems, it is the so-called “kidney disease”, more people call it “renal failure”.
Why cats get kidney disease
Acute kidney injury is better understood, mainly caused by poisoning and urine Caused by road diseases:
1. Poisoning: The kidneys are responsible for expelling metabolic wastes and toxins produced by the body. got damage.
Many small items commonly used in households are dangerous to cats, such as needles and threads, bottle caps, laundry detergent, rubber bands, etc., which can cause kidney damage if eaten by cats.
There are also toxins like chocolate, lily, and xylitol that can cause kidney damage in cats.
Early manifestations of chronic kidney disease:
Drowsiness, polydipsia, vomiting, anorexia, weakness , muscle loss, weight loss… Many owners are pleasantly surprised to find that their cats have become water-loving, so they relax their vigilance. As everyone knows, it may have reached the late stage of the kidney, and the effect of treatment and intervention will be greatly reduced. Although chronic kidney disease cannot be completely cured, it can be kept stable with early diagnosis and health management.
