The Homemade diet for cats with renal insufficiency it is very important in the treatment of the disease. In fact, to keep the disease under control – whether it is chronic or acute – it is necessary that the cat’s diet is controlled and specific.
Renal failure in cats is a disease that mainly affects older cats, causing loss of appetite, pain and malaise.
In addition to the pharmacological treatment, the veterinarian will prescribe a specific diet to avoid any relapses and keep the disease under control chronic pathology.
The information we give you in this article only a informational purpose. If you have a cat with kidney problems and you think that homemade food could be the solution to his disorder ask your vet for advice.
What foods to avoid for cats with renal insufficiency?
The nutrients that your cat must avoid if suffering from renal insufficiency are:
- phosphorus;
- excess protein;
- excess sodium.
In practice, it is a matter of reducing all those foods that cause “toxic waste” that the kidneys cannot handle.
In fact, in cats suffering from renal insufficiency, these two oreganos are unable to fully fulfill their role toxin filter and of “sponges for the water”.
What are the essential supplies for cats with renal insufficiency?
The essential contributions are:
- essential amino acids;
- soccer;
- vitamins.
Those that promote good kidney function, on the other hand, are:
- water (always clean and fresh, for this reason dispenser fountains are recommended);
- potassium;
- Omega 3.
Let’s see below how to prepare foods based on these contributions.
What can a cat with kidney failure eat?
The homemade diet for the adult cat suffering from renal insufficiency can be home made food. It is an excellent solution to really keep under control what our mustachioed friend eats.
We advise you to devote one day (perhaps Sunday) to the preparation of many lunches for later freeze them and offer them to the cat during the week.
Be careful though: the cat is an animal with a spoiled nature, if served too cold, Micio risks not eating his food. He is advised to let it thaw for a few hours or heat it in a bain-marie before serving.
Homemade food for cats with renal insufficiency
The Baby food for cats with renal insufficiency is simple to prepare. It is possible to offer the Micio two variants: one based on fish (salmon or tuna in brine) and the other based on chicken.
For the first you will need to combine salmon with previously boiled brown rice, clams (previously blanched), carrots and peas (again boiled), olive oil and the crushed shell of an egg. Once the food is ready, divide it into single portions and freeze it.
The recipe with chicken does not differ particularly from the one with salmon: also in this case the base will be brown rice to which you will add chicken breast (boiled), boiled pumpkin, olive oil and the crushed eggshell.
Attention: all baby food must absolutely not be seasoned with salt or sugar!
Croquettes for cats with renal insufficiency
Since we don’t always have the time to prepare our cats’ meals at home, it is possible to take advantage of the vast choice of specific foods available on the marketof course always after consulting the vet.
In specialized shops you will find many types and brands of specific kibbles for cats suffering from this pathology. It’s about the line Kidney croquettesnot to be confused with line Urinary (specifically created for bladder problems).
If you choose to give your cat kibbles and not wet food, make sure your cat drinks enough. The ideal would be to have a water dispenser at home that ensures that our mustachioed friend has plenty of water that is always fresh and clean.
Attention: whether they are croquettes or wet food, the cat’s diet must always be approved by the veterinarian. The change in the cat’s diet must be done gradually to prevent the cat from rejecting the new food.
What you need to know about renal failure in cats
Feline renal failure is considered a disease that mostly affects adult or older cats. Approximately one third of individuals over the age of 12 develop this kidney disease, which remains the leading cause of death in felines.
The faster the disease is diagnosed, the more chances the animal will survive.
Once the cause has been identified, renal insufficiency must be treated immediately with pharmacological support measures, a specific diet and, in the most serious cases, surgery.
Renal failure in cats: initial symptoms
I symptoms of renal failure in cats I am:
If you notice that your cat is not eating, drinking a lot, urinating as much and is not as lively as usual, it could be kidney failure. If one or more of these symptoms occur, contact your vet immediately.