About this episode

Dr. Randy discusses the implications of traditional kidney prescription diets for cats with kidney disease.

In this episode of Pause, Reflect & Heal, Dr. Randy Aronson and co-host Olivia Sacci provide essential guidance for pet parents managing a feline kidney disease diagnosis. This integrative veterinary guide explains why traditional low-protein prescription diets may contribute to muscle wasting and how specific blood markers like creatinine, BUN, SDMA, and GFR (glomerular filtration rate) impact your cat's long-term prognosis. Drawing on 43 years of experience, Dr. Randy explains how trans...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Randy Aronson

Guest: Olivia Sacci

Topics covered

• feline kidney disease
• integrative veterinary care
• nutrition
• prescription diets
• pet health

Keywords

• kidney disease
• low-protein diet
• muscle wasting
• creatinine
• BUN
• SDMA
• GFR

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Organizations: Pause, Reflect & Heal

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