Japanese scientists have created an injectable protein therapy that helped cats with advanced kidney disease survive far ...

As cats age, maintaining proper kidney and bladder function often becomes more challenging. Felines derive much of their daily fluid intake from both fresh water and wet food. They also get essential ...

When Max Segal became ill with a serious gastrointestinal disorder several years ago, his newly adopted kitten, Desperado, would put his head next to Segal’s on the pillow and purr. “He was such an ...

A veterinarian explains the screenings, habits and warning signs that can help cats stay healthier as they age.

Kidney disease often develops quietly in cats, slipping unnoticed into their routines until it's far advanced. The kidneys are responsible for filtering toxins, balancing fluids, and supporting ...

None — The kidneys in a cat are a pair of smaller sized versions of those in humans. The organs contain tiny filtering units (called nephrons). As blood passes through the kidneys, the nephrons pull ...

Two cats were rushed to a North Carolina veterinary hospital after eating dog allergy medication and suffering serious kidney damage. Both cats recovered with dialysis, but experts now warn that ...

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is investigating how cats with chronic kidney disease could someday help inform treatment for humans. In humans, treatment for chronic kidney ...

Stanley received the transplant last November from his fellow feline donor Jay Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News Editor on the TV team for PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand since 2017, ...

An immunocompromised woman’s cat stirred up a lot more trouble than usual (for a cat). In a recent case report, doctors detail how the feline likely spread a seldom-seen bacterial infection that ...