Kidney Disease in a Cat

ArticleLast Updated December 20116 min readPeer Reviewed

Socks, an 11-year-old, 5.8-kg, castrated domestic shorthaired cat was presented for evaluation of suspected chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Clinical PresentationSocks appeared bright, alert, and responsive. He had a body condition score (BCS) of 2.5 out of 5, rectal temperature of 101.6°F, heart rate of 200 beats/min with strong regular pulses, and respiratory rate of 48 breaths/min. The hydration status was adequate. No abnormalities were detected on thoracic auscultation, but palpation revealed small, firm, irregular kidneys.

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No enlargement of the thyroid glands was noted, and there were no abnormalities on funduscopic examination. The systolic blood pressure by indirect Doppler measurement was 135 mm Hg (normal, <160).

Laboratory FindingsLaboratory studies of blood, serum, and urine were conducted; the urine protein:creatinine ratio and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine concentrations remained unchanged (Table 1, below) from laboratory studies obtained 2 weeks earlier.

Urinalysis was performed on a urine sample obtained by cystocentesis; culture was negative.

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