Kidney Disease

Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
New Study Shows Link Between Ticks and Kidney Disease
Tick encounters are increasingly hard to avoid. A new study from IDEXX shows a connection between one of these conditions—chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and dogs exposed to infected ticks.
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Helen Fitzsimmons A Pet's Life
Helen Fitzsimons: Fighting Back against Chronic Kidney Disease

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Cat Pee 101: Is My Cat’s Urine Normal?

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dogs and cats like this should have creatinine and SDMA levels tested regularly Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Dog and Cat Creatinine Levels 101
What is creatinine, and why do veterinarians test for it?
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obese cat looks at the camera A Pet's Life
Stem Cells from Fat May Help Fight Kidney Disease in Cats
New research is out to find out if stem cells taken from fat can help with a disease that affects 1 in 3 cats.
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New Test for Cats and Dogs May Catch Kidney Disease Earlier
This new test means big and exciting things for dogs and cats everywhere. Learn what veterinarians are saying about it.
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5 "Silent" Killers of Cats Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
5 "Silent" Killers of Cats
Cat's don't always give you obvious warning signs of a problem. Learn these common killers and how to protect your cat.
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1 in 3 cats gets kidney disease, like the cat pictured here, sitting on the couch as the owner looks on Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Kidney Disease in Cats: What Cat Owners Should Know
Kidney disease is a problem every cat parent needs to know about. Learn how common the disease is in cats here.
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Kidney Disease in Dogs: What Dog Owners Should Know
Kidney disease is a problem every dog parent needs to know about. Learn why it's so important here.
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What Does Your Dog’s Urine Color Mean?
There is great big spectrum of colors for your dog's urine. Learn why, and what these colors mean.
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