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Kidney Guide
Explore AIM-based insights and practical care strategies to support your cat’s kidney health—designed for every stage of kidney stress.
Sub-Q Fluids: Does My CKD Cat Really Need Them?
Sub-Q fluids can help replace fluid lost by cats with CKD, with the solution, amount, and schedule tailored by a veterinarian to hydration, potassium, and heart health.
Vitamin C Supplements for Cats: Are They Really Unnecessary?
A 2026 monkey study found fewer signs of kidney aging with extra vitamin C, but studies in cats have not established the same benefit.
Curcumin for Cats With Kidney Disease: Surprising Changes After 60 Days
In a 60-day study of 16 cats with stage 3 CKD, cats given curcumin alongside treatment had lower SDMA and reduced urine protein loss, but no clear difference in creatinine.
A Cat Lived to 38? The World’s Oldest Cats and Kidney Disease
Creme Puff lived to 38, while Minky reached 28 despite CKD. Explore remarkable feline lifespans, kidney health, and simple ways to care for aging cats.
Feeding Tuna to a Cat With Kidney Disease?
Tuna may be a favorite, but for cats with kidney disease, mercury, cadmium, and phosphorus deserve a closer look.
Do Cat Water Fountains Really Help Cats Drink More? Surprising Study Results
The averages showed no clear advantage for any bowl type, but some cats did drink more from a particular one.