To everyone who shared during our annual Feline Kidney Month™ Awareness Campaign, Thank Mew for helping spread the word about #FelineCKD!
As our annual awareness campaign draws to a close, we honor every wonderful cat whose battle with Chronic Kidney Disease has ended. We love them all. We remember them all. They inspire our work every day. Please take a quiet moment to remember them, and let’s beat #FelineCKD.
#CatsOfBluesky, if you love cats, you need to know about Feline Chronic Kidney Disease, aka, #FelineCKD. In case you missed it, check out the thread:
NO CAT SHOULD KNOW THE PAIN AND SUFFERING OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE. We're all volunteers here, but researchers must be paid, and equipment and supplies purchased. For a healthier future for cats: Please care. Please give. #FelineCKD.
foundationforfelinerenalresearch.org/donate.html
#CatsOnBluesky, there is so much more to know about #FelineCKD, & so much more research to do on the road to better preventions, treatments & cures. Please visit our website to learn, & please, if you love cats, give to support research:
foundationforfelinerenalresearch.org.
It also helps to Know the Signs of #FelineCKD, including weight loss, and excessive drinking and urination. Behaviors that depart from your cat's usual routine could signal Chronic Kidney Disease or other serious health issues. Don't delay, see your vet.
#CatsOfBluesky.
#FelineCKD is difficult to detect. The best way to detect it as early as possible is with regular vet visit that include blood and urine tests: Once yearly, twice yearly for seniors. #CatsOnBluesky.
March is almost over--in case you are late to our #FelineCKD awareness campaign, let's summarize a few basic points: To start, What is Feline Chronic Kidney Disease? #CatsOfBluesky.
On this #CatBoxSunday please help us ensure that everyone who loves cats knows about #FelineCKD!! We've shared a lot of information this month--please have a look through our feed, and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE to raise awareness!! Knowledge is power!! Thank Mew!!:)
Worth repeating: BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS FOR CATS ARE ESSENTIALl!!
Hypertension can worsen #FelineCKD, and can cause other serious issues, including blindness. Watching trends in BP over time can allow for earlier intervention!! Please share!! #Caturday.
@treasurymog.bsky.social Feline Chronic Kidney Disease claims the lives of approx. 1 in 3 of our beloved cats. Would you please consider sharing, to raise awareness? Thank Mew:) #FelineCKD, #Caturday.
@number10cat.bsky.social Feline Chronic Kidney Disease claims the lives of approx. 1 in 3 of our beloved cats. Would you please consider sharing, to raise awareness? Thank Mew:) #FelineCKD, #Caturday.
What is SDMA? Can SDMA testing for our cats help with earlier diagnosis of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease? Check out our new blog post to find out.
#FelineCKD, #CatsOfBlueSky, #FelineHealth.
Those of us who care for cats with #FelineCKD or other illnesses know that it can be challenging to administer medications. A compounding pharmacist may be able to make it safer and easier. Please learn more:
www.foundationforfelinerenalresearch.org/blog/what-is...
Let's see those paws!! Vet checkups with blood and urine tests are the best way to detect Feline Chronic Kidney Disease and other health problems as early as possible. See your vet yearly, twice yearly for seniors.
#FelineCKD, #FelineHealth, #CatsOnBluesky.
Seriously, we really need your help. Please join us, to give cats and everyone who loves them hope for a healthier, happier future. #FelineCKD, #CatsOnBluesky.
www.foundationforfelinerenalresearch.org/research.html
Challenge extended!! These two cuties DARE you to join the fight against Feline Chronic Kidney Disease!!
If you love cats, PLEASE:
LEARN about #FelineCKD,
SHARE, to raise awareness, and
GIVE, to support cruelty-free research!!
foundationforfelinerenalresearch.org/donate.html
When you are done admiring our handsome friend Rafa, check out the ISFM Guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of #FelineHypertension.
#FelineCKD, #FelineMedicine. journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
Think it's impossible to check cats' blood pressure?? Think again!! Handsome Rafa lives in Scotland with Lesley-Ann, one of our very kind supporters. He gets his blood pressure checked regularly at home, and is the very picture of relaxation:)
#FelineCKD, #FelineHypertension.
On this #Caturday, we're here to remind you that blood pressure checks for cats are very impaw-tant! Hypertension can cause or worsen #FelineCKD, and cause numerous health problems, including blindness.
The correct answer is b. Decreased urination is NOT a sign of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease. Increased drinking and urination, as well as weight loss and lethargy are all signs of #FelineCKD.
It's time to talk about blood pressure!!
Do your #cats get blood pressure checks? They're especially important for seniors. #FelineCKD can cause & worsen hypertension, & hypertension can cause kidney damage, & many other issues, including blindness. Please share!!
If your vet recommends subQ fluids for your cat...
#FelineCKD, #CatsOnBluesky, #CatsOfBluesky.
And, to learn more about #FelineCKD staging and treatment, visit the IRIS website: iris-kidney.com.
Depending on the stage of #FelineCKD, subcutaneous fluids may be an important part of your cat's treatment plan. Administering fluids can seem scary--this video from Mitchell Kornet, DVM can help demystify the process. #CatsOnBluesky.
youtube.com/watch?v=OSjX...
Please take the poll! #FelineCKD, #Cats,
#CatsOfBluesky, #CatsOnBluesky.
If you love cats, you need to know about #FelineCKD!! Please take part in the attached poll to test your knowledge! Post your guess in the comments, or just test yourself at home: 1/2. #Cats, #CatsOfBluesky, #CatsOnBluesky.
#FelineCKD will claim approximately 1 in 3 of our beloved cats.
If you agree that 1 in 3 is one too many, please:
LEARN,
SHARE, and
DONATE to help give cats a healthier future!
www.foundationforfelinerenalresearch.org
This cutie DARES you to take the #FelineCKD challenge! Please help us give cats a healthier future:
LEARN all you can about Feline Chronic Kidney Disease,
SHARE, to raise awareness,
GIVE to support research!
Please don't leave this little guy hangin'!
foundationforfelinerenalresearch.org
2/2: Speak with your vet about whether a special #FelineCKD diet can help your cat. There are readily available foods or, if you want a very customized diet, you can consult with a veterinary nutritionist: vetspecialists.com
#Cats, #CatsOnBluesky, #CatsOfBluesky.