As you already learned from previous posts, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, hereditary disorder that causes cysts to form on the kidneys.
These cysts cause the kidneys to become enlarged and gradually stop working.
Unfortunately, it can be fatal in cats because it affects their ability to regulate fluids and electrolytes.
Polycystic kidney disease can be cured in some cases if detected early enough but it cannot be cured if not caught until later stages of progression or when irreversible damage has already been done.
In these cases, treatment is focused on helping the cat maintain its quality of life as long as possible through fluid therapy and other treatments such as dietary changes.
But hey, if your cat has PKD - Don’t worry! Modern-day veterinary medicine will allow you and your feline friend to have just as good of a life experience together as if the problem didn’t exist in the first place!
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