CKD is the most common cause of death in older cats; modern management extends comfortable life significantly through diet, hydration, and supportive care.
Cats with CKD experience nausea, lethargy, and poor appetite as toxins accumulate in the blood - a chronic state of feeling unwell. Proactive management including phosphorus-restricted diet, hydration support, and anti-nausea medications transforms the experience of CKD from steady decline to sustainable quality of life. Regular monitoring allows treatment intensification before welfare deteriorates significantly.