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As a veterinarian, one of my primary goals is to maintain the health and well-being of my patients for as long as possible. For cats in particular, cat parents and caregivers need to have a greater understanding of the role of the kidneys – what they do in the body, what happens to cats when disease develops, and how you, as a cat owner, can look for early signs and be the best “cat-vocate” at home!

By Dr. Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, FFCP-Elite As a practicing veterinarian, I frequently ask cat caregivers, “Have you looked in your cat’s mouth lately?” I tend to receive various responses, from shock to laughter to disbelief, and I know why! Looking inside your cat’s mouth, let alone brushing their teeth every day, is […]

As a veterinarian, one of my primary goals is to maintain the health and well-being of my patients for as long as possible. For cats in particular, cat parents and caregivers need to have a greater understanding of the role of the kidneys – what they do in the body, what happens to cats when disease develops, and how you, as a cat owner, can look for early signs and be the best “cat-vocate” at home!