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The best type of cat food for kidney stones is a prescription diet specifically formulated to prevent the formation of stones. These diets are typically low in certain minerals that contribute to stone formation and may also have added ingredients to promote urinary health. It is important to consult with a veterinarian to determine the most appropriate diet for your cat's specific needs.
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Diagnosis of kidney disorders involves a CAT scan of the kidney (to see any stones, or calculus as it is known in medical terminology), blood tests and urine tests. It is also possible to take a biopsy of the kidney, if cancer is suspected.
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== == If you check the list of foods that are poisonous for cats, raisins (Saltanas) and grapes will cause kidney failure and should never be given to cats. Please stop feeding these to your cat.
There is currently no evidence to show that dogs who eat cat food (either on occasion or frequently) develop kidney problems solely due to the food. Kidney stones can be caused by several factors, such as urine that is too concentrated (often due to dehydration), or urine that is more alkaline than acidic. Some breeds of dog, such as Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Poodles, Dalmatians and English Bulldogs seem to be more susceptible to the condition. Diets high in grain and vegetables produce alkaline urine, which allows certain stones to form. Struvite stones for instance, dissolve in an acid urine, requiring a diet low in magnesium and high in protein. Different stones can require different treatments in order to manage them and prevent them reoccurring.
You cannot get a kidney stone in the pancreas, but you can get pancreatic calculi (stones). They will show up on a CT scan if they are sufficiently radioopaque i.e. dense enough to cause a change in the X-ray beam which is picked up by the detectors.
Possible causes of blood in the urine of a diabetic cat may include urinary tract infections, bladder stones, kidney disease, or inflammation of the urinary tract. It is important to consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Cats can live with only 25% of their kidney function left. Unfortunately, kidney disease is very common in the domesticated feline.
Renal (kidney) failure is very common with cats - three times more so than with dogs.