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VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
Volume 42, Issue 4, Pages 669-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.04.008
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Chronic kidney disease; Geriatric; Nutrition; Treatment; International Renal Interest Society
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs commonly in older dogs and cats. Advances in diagnostics, staging, and treatment are associated with increased quality and quantity of life. Dietary modification has been shown to increase survival and quality of life and involves more than protein restriction as diets modified for use with CKD are lower in phosphorous and sodium, potassium and B-vitamin replete, and alkalinizing, and they contain n3-fatty acids. Additionally, recognition and management of CKD-associated diseases such as systemic arterial hypertension, proteinuria, and anemia benefit patients. This article summarizes staging and management of CKD in dogs and cats.
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