Chronic kidney disease in cats -- Expert guidance on a quality of life issue

(SAGE) Chronic kidney disease is a common, complex and progressive disease that is estimated to affect more than a third of cats over 10 years of age. Affected cats often present with a variety of clinical signs and complications including inappetence, nausea, vomiting, anaemia, hypertension and urinary tract infections -- as such, the disease can severely compromise quality of life if inadequately managed.