Royal Canin Renal is formulated to help cats with renal failure.
What is Renal Failure?
There are approximately 200,000 tiny structures (nephrons) in a feline’s kidneys and they eliminate waste products and regulate electrolytes in the body. Renal Failure results when these nephrons begin to die off and waste products and electrolytes can no longer be processed effectively. The waste then accumulates in the cat’s body. In effect, a cat in renal failure is becomes poisoned by the waste that the kidneys are unable to filter. Electrolyte imbalances, anemia and blood pressure problems may also occur as the kidneys continue to deteriorate. Renal failure may be either chronic or acute. Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is a progressive, irreversible deterioration of kidney function. While chronic renal failure is progressive and terminal, with some effort, a lot of love, patience, dedication and an early diagnosis, the condition may be managed effectively for some time. Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is characterized by an abrupt shutdown of kidney function, most often accompanied by oliguria (reduced urine production). ARF is extremely serious and can quickly become fatal. Though the prognosis is usually poor, if damage has not been too severe and medical treatment is aggressive, it may be possible for normal kidney function to be restored.
Royal Canin Renal is a complete dietetic food for adult cats specifically designed to ensure the production of a urine under saturated with struvite and with a level of calcium oxalate saturation which spontaneous homogeneous crystallization will not occur. This is achieved through the production of a large volume of moderately acidic, dilute urine and controlled magnesium, calcium, and oxalate levels. In short, Royal Canin Renal is a complete diet for adult cats which aids in the dietary management of chronic renal failure. It has been proven to significantly increase the survival time (more than double) of cats diagnosed with CRF by slowing the progression of the disease and help maintain a quality of life for your pet.
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