The following is a list of signs to watch for that may indicate that your cat may have a kidney problem.
- increase or decrease in normal water consumption
- increase or decrease in normal urine output
- blood in urine
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- weight loss and anorexia
- sensitivity or pain in back, near kidney (for example the cat may have a hunched posture)
- dull haircoat
- fever
- excessive shedding
- joint pain
- lethargy
- tongue discoloration
- mouth ulcers
- halitosis
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A great post there. Not every know that they should look for these signs and don’t associate liver failure, cancer etc with pets.
This was a very good and useful article. I enjoyed it a lot.
Mt cat does have kidney problems and is on medication under the local vet. He does not like the renal cat food I buy at the vets. Are you able to advise the type of food he should be eating. Thank you