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Post by ZandraJoi on May 28, 2022 9:39:36 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/05/24/feline-kidney-disease.aspx Story at-a-glance Over half of cats 10 years and older have chronic kidney disease (CKD); one common and preventable trigger for this epidemic is ultraprocessed dry food diets Feline CKD may also be linked to repeated doses of FVRCP vaccine, which is why it’s so important to take a minimalist approach when vaccinating your indoor cat It’s also important to understand that protein is not the enemy of cat kidneys, and that low-protein diets are not species-appropriate for felines The prescription “renal diets” recommended by many veterinarians are dry ultraprocessed formulas that provide very little moisture and poor quality protein to CKD patients whose greatest need is food brimming with moisture and animal protein Ideally, CKD cats should be fed excellent quality, fresh food diets formulated specifically to address renal disease; there are also natural supplements that can be very beneficial My notes: While ours didn't have kidney disease, our male cat did have urinary problems. Incorporating wet food helped him.
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Post by Bob on Jun 1, 2022 18:47:29 GMT -5
We never had a cat with kidney disease. Only urinary infections.
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Post by ZandraJoi on May 30, 2023 9:48:58 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/aim-proteinStory at-a-glance Japanese professor Toru Miyazaki has discovered a potential trigger for feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) that involves the protein AIM (apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage), also known as CD5-like (CD5L); AIM is a secreted protein in the blood that supports kidney health by identifying, destroying, and removing dead cells and other debris that accumulate in the body In many cats, it seems the AIM protein can’t do its job properly because it binds too tightly to IgM [immunoglobulin M] antibodies, which impedes its ability to dissociate from the antibodies and attach to the problematic debris to initiate the cleansing process Miyazaki has collaborated with both an ultraprocessed pet food producer and a pharmaceutical company in Japan to develop a food+drug companion therapy to prevent and treat CKD in cats; however, complete information on the professor’s “A-30” proprietary ingredient is currently lacking Until we know much more about the professor’s discovery and therapy, my time-tested recommendations to help cats avoid kidney disease remain the same: an excellent quality, moisture-rich, fresh food diet; appropriate natural supplements; and a minimalist approach to vaccinations My notes: I'm not surprised that the way to heal, treat, prevent is similar across species & dis eases.
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Post by Bob on Jun 9, 2023 18:25:11 GMT -5
Didn't realize this about the protein.
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Post by sawsen on Jun 17, 2023 4:54:38 GMT -5
We never had a cat with kidney disease. Only urinary infections. However in all cases vet consultation is required every period of time to reveal any kind of illness or bad behavior before it is too late.
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