Effectiveness of a feed supplement in advanced stages of feline chronic kidney disease
Acta sci. vet. (Online)
; 44: 01-08, 2016. tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a very common pathology in cats, especially in the geriatric age. A proper renal diet is considered the current standard of care to enhance patients long-term survival and quality of life. However, when diet alone is not sufficient, it is necessary to supplement it with specific substances these are phosphate binders and alkalinizing agents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a feed supplement containing calcium carbonate, calcium lactate gluconate, chitosan and sodium bicarbonate in controlling hyperphosphatemia and metabolic acidosis in cats with severe CKD (IRIS, International Renal Interest Society, stage 3 and 4). Materials, Methods &Results:
10 cats (median BW 4.00 (3.20; 5.70) Kg, BCS 3/5 (2.25; 3.75), 11 (8.25;12.00) years) fed with a balanced renal diet were included in the study. To be enrolled in the study cats had to be affected by CKD in stages 3 or 4 and show hyperphosphatemia. Treatment consisted in oral administration of the product (Renal, Candioli Pharma) at 0.2 g/kg/day mixed with the food for 60 days. The animals were evaluated at the beginning of the study and at 15, 30, 60 days (T0, T15, T30, T60) for clinical condition, BW, BCS, blood pressure and for routinely hematochemical, biochemical and urinary parameters. Owners were asked to assess appetite of the cat, palatability of the [...](AU)Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Suplementos Nutricionais
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Insuficiência Renal Crônica
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Cetose
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta sci. vet. (Impr.)
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Acta sci. vet. (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article