Tag: Cat Essential Water Intake
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Feline CKD Early Detection: 7 Reasons to Read Creatinine, SDMA, Urine Tests, and Blood Pressure Together
1. Creatinine is valuable, but muscle mass, hydration, and other factors can make it less sensitive for early kidney dysfunction when used alone. 2. SDMA is less dependent on muscle mass and can complement creatinine, but it is still interpreted with repeat testing, urinalysis, and the cat’s clinical context. 3. IRIS staging is applied after…