Polycystic kidney disease in cats is a disease in which the appearance and development of cysts (blisters) is observed in the tissues of this organ. Most often this disease is susceptible to long-haired breeds of cats, and especially Persian. The disease is unpleasant and rather dangerous for the animal, so it is necessary to try to understand as much as possible and quickly its symptoms and treatment.
Polycystic kidney disease in cats: causes, signs and methods of treatment
Unfortunately, the development of this disease can not be affected in any way. After all, polycystic kidney disease is most often a hereditary disease, and the causes of its occurrence are mostly unclear. This is a risk factor, a kind of cat lottery.
Symptoms of the disease are as follows: a lack of appetite, which can lead eventually to anorexia and heavy weight loss, lethargy, constant thirst, frequent urination, vomiting . The symptoms of polycystic kidney disease in cats often resonate with the signs of other diseases, therefore it is possible to diagnose the disease only in a veterinary clinic. To do this, do X-rays, ultrasound and special genetic tests. Thanks to the latter it is even possible to determine if the animal has a predisposition to polycystosis.
This disease is difficult to treat and eventually can be transformed into renal failure . In this case, the cat will come to the aid of a diet that involves limiting the food in phosphorus and protein. You can also try to inject the animal under the skin with a liquid, so that urination will improve and the level of toxins in the blood will decrease. Of the medicines used phosphate binder, calcitriol, antacids, erythropoietin. In addition, such pets require control of blood pressure, because its increase contributes to impaired kidney function.