Caring for a cat with chronic kidney disease
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‘Caring for a cat with chronic kidney disease’ has been written as the perfect information source and support tool for a cat owner whose cat or cats have been diagnosed with kidney disease.
A 72 page, fully revised and updated illustrated book aimed at cat owners and veterinary professionals.
'Caring for a cat with chronic kidney disease', now in its 4th edition, has been revised and updated to fully address the needs of the cat with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those caring for them. CKD is one of the most common illnesses affecting older cats and is estimated to affect more than 30% of cats over the age of 10 years. The book covers all aspects of dealing with this condition from coping with the emotional impact of the diagnosis, understanding how to diagnose the condition, early diagnosis, optimal management strategies, the importance of check-ups (and what is recommended), finally covering end of life decision-making and bereavement. The book is printed in colour with many photos making it visually appealing and easy to dip in and out of.
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 | the emotional side of things
Receiving bad news: coping with the emotional side of receiving a diagnosis of kidney disease in your cat
SECTION 2 | explaining the science of kidney disease
What is kidney disease?
What do normal kidneys do?
What causes kidney disease?
Can kidney disease be prevented?
What are the signs of chronic kidney disease?
What is renal secondary hyperparathyroidism?
How is chronic kidney disease diagnosed?
Newer diagnostic tests for chronic kidney disease
What other tests are helpful in cats with chronic kidney disease?
What is staging of kidney disease and what does this mean?
Can kidney disease be diagnosed before clinical signs are present?
How is chronic kidney disease treated?
Can CKD cats with other illnesses still receive treatment?
How can I give my cat the best quality and length of life possible?
Recording your cat’s weight at home
What is the prognosis (long-term outlook) for cats with chronic kidney disease?
SECTION 3 | case illustration 54
Chime, an inspiring cat who successfully fought chronic kidney disease and other problems
SECTION 4 | discussing your cat with your veterinarian
SECTION 5 | further information
Knowing when to say ‘goodbye’
How to cope with losing your cat
Useful websites
Glossary of terms used by vets
Converting SI units to Conventional units and vice versa
Sarah qualified as a veterinarian in 1993 and has worked as a feline-only clinician for more than twenty years. Sarah has authored and co-authored a number of other Vet Professionals publications including ‘Caring for a cat with hyperthyroidism’, ‘Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease’ and ‘Caring for an elderly cat’. Sarah currently lives in Scotland with her family (including one cat, Sooty) and enjoys seeing both first opinion and referral feline patients. Sarah’s detailed biography can be found here.
Donna Lewis, RVN, BVNA Past President 2009-2010, Regional Co-ordinator Kent
This new edition of CKD by Sarah Caney is an absolute must for any veterinary practice, staff library and waiting room and every new client whose cat has just been diagnosed should be sent home with a copy.
Professor Richard Malik, DVSc DipVetAn MVetClinStud PhD FACVSc FASM, Valentine Charlton Feline Specialist, University of Sydney, Australia
Clearly and GENTLY goes through everything a client needs and wishes to know. It offers hope and guidance, but without providing unreasonable expectations. In my view, every owner with a newly diagnosed case of renal insufficiency should read this book.
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