Owners' experiences of caring for cats with chronic kidney disease in the UK.

ABSTRACT: ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to describe current practices in the management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the experiences and emotions of caring for a cat with CKD, reported by UK cat owners.MethodsA survey study was conducted of UK owners of cats with CKD that included multiple-choice, Likert scale and open questions reported using descriptive statistics.ResultsResponses from 100 UK owners of cats with CKD were included in the study. Of the owners, 73% had knowledge of their cat's International Renal Interest Society stage and 76% were feeding their cat a renal diet, with 70% reporting that veterinary recommendation had influenced this decision. Of the owners, 35% were administering phosphate binders, 26% natural supplements and 25% antiproteinuric therapies t

SUBMITTER: Elliott J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035312 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature