Improving the Life of Feline Patients with CKD

This talk will cover key aspects of improving the lives of cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including the pathogenesis and staging of CKD, dietary complications, and management of conditions such as azotemia, acidosis, hypokalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypertension, anemia, dehydration, and anorexia. It will also address the latest treatment breakthroughs, including new therapies for anemia and strategies for managing complications like intestinal dysbiosis. Attendees will gain comprehensive insights into the diagnosis and holistic management of CKD in feline patients.

• •Recognize the early clinical signs of feline CKD and the role of IRIS staging in diagnosis and monitoring.
• •Understand how nutritional interventions, including phosphorus restriction and acid-base management, impact length and quality of life.
• •Apply evidence-based strategies to manage common CKD complications such as anemia, and hypokalemia.
• •Describe the role of FGF-23 in phosphorus homeostasis and its clinical application in guiding dietary therapy.
• •Discuss the emerging significance of the gut-kidney axis and interventions to manage intestinal dysbiosis in CKD cats.