Other Conditions Related To Kidney Failure In Cats

• Introduction

• Anorexia

• Nausea & Vomiting

• Constipation

• Potassium Deficiency

• Phosphorous

• Hypertension

• Antibiotics

• Acidosis

• Anaemia

• Vitamin D

Managing constipation

Constipation is not uncommon in cats with chronic renal failure, and may be exacerbated by some of the treatments (e.g. sucralfate).

Lactulose is a safe and effective treatment which has the additional benefit of trapping urea (one of the key components of urine) in the bowel, increasing its removal and helping prevent the build up of waste products in the body.