Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common but serious illness in cats and dogs. If left untreated, it will make them feel horribly ill and ultimately cause their death. Learn more from the International Renal Interest Society.

1 in 3 cats will be affected in their lifetime

1 in 10 dogs will be affected in their lifetime

CKD is caused when nephrons, tiny structures in the kidney responsible for filtering waste products out of the blood, are damaged. This damage can be irreversible and progressively gets worse over time. Diagnosing CKD in the later stages of disease means that there may be too much damage to the nephrons, so treatment options are based on helping the pet feel better and trying to prevent more damage to the remaining nephrons.

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