Connecting the Dots: Felines, Kidney Disease & High-Protein Diets

This course will review kidney and urinary problems in cats. We’ll discuss the foods that contribute to feline crystals and stones, and look at the effects of high-protein cat foods in cats at various life stages with a focus on senior cats.

• Raise awareness around the concept that high-protein cat foods are detrimental to feline health
• Feline-specific products exist that provide the protein cats need without harmful oxalates
• Understand that oxalate-containing plant proteins can contribute to kidney disease in felines, especially senior cats