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Does My Cat Have Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Does your cat have diarrhea (may contain blood in it)?

Does your cat vomits (may contain blood in it)?

Has your cat stopped eating?

Does your cat exhibit listlessness?

Does your cat have a strange breath odor?

Does your cat have seizures?

Common conclusions

Your cat doesn't show any symptoms of acute renal failure (ARF) or acute kidney failure (AKF). This condition refers to the sudden failure of the kidneys to perform normal filtration duties. Older cats are at a higher risk of developing ARF.

Your cat shows one common symptom of acute renal failure (ARF) or acute kidney failure (AKF). Since most symptoms of this condition are non-specific, there is no certainty that your cat does suffer from ARF. However, any of the symptoms can point to a possibly serious health issue so it is advised that you consult with your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Your cat shows several common symptoms of acute renal failure (ARF) or acute kidney failure (AKF). Since most symptoms of this condition are non-specific, there is no certainty that your cat does suffer from ARF. However, any of the symptoms can point to a possibly serious health issue so it is advised that you consult with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Diagnosis is based on medical history, clinical signs, and the results of blood and urine tests. Treatment is focused on removing the circulating toxins as quickly as possible and restoring electrolyte balance. This is usually accomplished by administering intravenous fluids for twenty-four to ninety-six hours (1 to 4 days).

Your cat shows all common symptoms of acute renal failure (ARF) or acute kidney failure (AKF). This condition refers to the sudden failure of the kidneys to perform normal filtration duties. Take your cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Diagnosis is based on medical history, clinical signs, and the results of blood and urine tests. Treatment is focused on removing the circulating toxins as quickly as possible and restoring electrolyte balance. This is usually accomplished by administering intravenous fluids for twenty-four to ninety-six hours (1 to 4 days). The long-term prognosis for recovery depends on the amount of kidney damage that has occurred.

References

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/kidney-failure-acute-in-cats

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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories. You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreten-filipovi%C4%87-515aa5158/