Guides
Calm, practical guides for kidney cats.
Written for real life at home: clear steps, gentle words, and plenty of “ask your vet”. Each guide lists the sources it draws on.
What to do after a CKD diagnosis: your first-week checklist
The first week after a kidney diagnosis is the hardest. Here is a calm, step-by-step plan for the next seven days — and what can wait.
7 min read →Daily care
Giving subcutaneous fluids to your cat at home: a calm, step-by-step guide
SubQ fluids sound scary, but most owners — and cats — settle into a calm routine within a couple of weeks. Here is how it works, step by step.
7 min read →Blood pressure in cats with kidney disease
High blood pressure is common in kidney cats and usually silent. Regular checks protect the eyes, heart, brain and kidneys.
6 min read →Symptoms
My CKD cat won’t eat: what helps, and when to call the vet
A kidney cat who won’t eat is one of the most stressful things an owner faces. Often it is nausea, not pickiness — and that is very treatable.
6 min read →Nausea and vomiting in cats with kidney disease
Nausea is one of the most common — and most treatable — reasons a kidney cat stops eating. Here is how to spot it early and what to ask your vet.
7 min read →Constipation in cats with kidney disease
Constipation is common in kidney cats because their bodies run short on water. It is very treatable — but straining can also mean something more urgent.
6 min read →The KidneyPaw app
Calm care, in your pocket.
KidneyPaw decodes lab reports in plain English, looks up the phosphorus in any food, and keeps meds and fluids on track for the whole family. Free to start.