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Kidney and urinary health guides for dogs and cats

Kidney disease and lower urinary disease can share some owner-noticed changes, but they are not interchangeable. Choose the urinary guide for bladder, urethral and blockage questions; choose the kidney guide for chronic kidney function, monitoring and longer-term care.

Each guide names its clinical reviewer, records the review date and links to its supporting sources.

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2 guides

  • Kidney health Dogs & cats

    Chronic kidney disease

    Understand kidney disease in dogs and cats, blood and urine tests, staging, nutrition and quality of life.

    10 min read

  • Urinary health Dogs & cats

    Urinary & bladder problems

    Understand urinary signs in cats and dogs, blocked bladders, cystitis, urine tests and everyday care.

    11 min read

How the clinical review works. These guides support a conversation with your veterinary team and cannot diagnose your pet.