Q: My older cat was recently diagnosed with renal failure and has to go to the vet 2-3 times a week for fluids under her skin. My cat and I get so stressed out trying to make these appointments and ...

When Barbara’s cat Felicity started drinking more water and making frequent trips to the litter box, she ignored it. Then Barbara noticed the 12-year-old tabby was eating less. Barbara switched to a ...

Q: Our 15-year-old cat was recently diagnosed with kidney disease at his yearly checkup. At this time the vet says he is in stage 1. Any suggestions? The kidneys have many functions and kidney disease ...

Unfortunately, cats’ kidneys tend to wear out. As discussed in a previous column, many diseases can affect these organs. Unlike other vital organs, such as the liver, the kidneys are not capable of ...