Are you worried that your cat has kidney problems or urinary tract? After completing this article you will understand what the tests are carried out for cats in kidney failure. The key to extend the life of your cat is in contact with your veterinarian as soon as possible to have aa series of diagnostic tests. Your veterinarian will perform blood tests and urine tests to check for the key symptoms of chronic kidney disease in cats are.
It is important to understand some of the vocabulary used to conveythe state of the condition of cats in renal failure. Acute renal (or kidney) in your cat is characterized by the complete organ failure, where the kidneys stop working completely. Usually, acute renal failure occurs suddenly and can affect both young and old cats.This of kidney disease is almost always fatal, but if treated immediately and aggressively, kidneys can recover normal function and your cat can live a normal life.
Chronic kidney diseasethe most common disease. This type of kidney disease is usually experienced by cats of aging, when many of his major organs are decreased function. Unfortunately, when you notice symptoms of kidney failure in cats, approximately 70% of your cat's kidney function is already compromised. Is a progressive disease and eventually will result in the death of his cat. However, early diagnosis and aggressive treatment can keep your cat in comfort and relative good health for months, if notyears.
Since cats with kidney disease the kidneys are usually small, wrinkled, beat the area and the vet can take x-rays or ultrasound. The diagnosis comes from the most reliable blood tests and urine of your cat.
Blood test
A blood test determines the level of urea nitrogen in the blood of your cat. No, this is not a level of yeast, but BUN is blood urea nitrogen level, which is a chemicalthe liver produces from ammonia. After production, BUN is excreted by the kidneys, which increases in some diseases, especially for cats in renal failure. The test is also an indicator of dehydration in your cat or even a urethral obstruction such as bladder stones.
Blood tests also show the level of creatinine in the blood of your cat. Creatinine is a breakdown product of muscle and is normally excreted by the kidneys. If the creatinine level of your catabnormally high BUN helps confirm that the high level of your cat has been caused by kidney failure.
Urinalysis
The evaluation of urine from your cat, your veterinarian for signs of infection, concentration and protein loss. When a healthy cat is dehydrated proteins at the show focused. For cats in renal failure, the concentration of protein that is not where the key is to determine if your cat's kidneys are working properly or not.
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