Condition journey
Kidney Disease (CKD)
Understanding kidney disease, the treatments you control, and managing it over time.
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Your kidney disease (ckd) care team
These are the practitioners this condition can call for, from your everyday vet to specialists and therapists. Enter your postcode to see who's near you at each step.
- Your vet (primary care)
Internal-medicine specialist ·Referral hospital
Home & hospice end-of-life vet ·Mobile vet (home visits)
Understanding kidney disease (ckd)
Reading from PetsLikeMineStage 1
Understanding the diagnosis
- Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: What Every Owner Needs to Know 11 min
- Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs: The Owner's Complete Guide 11 min
- Understanding IRIS Staging: What Your Pet's Stage Actually Means 13 min
- Reading Your Pet's Kidney Bloods: A Plain-English Guide 11 min
- Your Pet Has Kidney Disease: The First 30 Days 9 min
- What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats and Dogs? 9 min
- Is Your Pet at Risk of Kidney Disease? Breeds and Early Signs 9 min
Stage 2
The treatments you control
- The Renal Diet: The Single Most Important Treatment You Control 10 min
- Phosphate Binders: When the Renal Diet Isn't Enough 9 min
- High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease: The Silent Risk 8 min
- Protein in the Urine: Why the UP/C Ratio Matters, Especially in Dogs 8 min
- Helping Your Pet Feel Better: Comfort Medications for Kidney Disease 9 min
- Potassium, Anaemia and Acidosis: The Supporting Cast of Kidney Disease 9 min
Stage 3
Daily management
- Getting a Cat to Eat the Renal Diet: The Owner's Battle Plan 11 min
- Subcutaneous Fluids at Home: A Complete Beginner's Guide 11 min
- Keeping Your Pet Hydrated: A Water Strategy for Kidney Disease 8 min
- Weight and Muscle: The Home Signs That Matter Most 8 min
- Everyday Life with a Kidney Patient: Litter, Comfort and Routine 8 min
Stage 4
Complications and advanced options
Stage 5