High Phosphorus in Cats – Hyperphosphatemia
According to Vetstream, hyperphosphatemia refers to an elevated level of serum or blood plasma inorganic phosphate (Pi) to values above 1.9 mmol/l (6mg/dL). In adults …
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Low Phosphorus in Cats – Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia in cats refers to severely low phosphate concentration in blood plasma which often results in various clinical signs. Phosphorus in cats is very important. …
Best Phosphorus Binder for Cats Including Phos-Bind and Epakitin
Research published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and led by Professor Ellen Kienzle and Dr. Britta Dobenecker the Chair of Animal Nutrition …
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Why Low Phosphorus Cat Food for Kidney Disease?
There is an emphasis on low phosphorus cat food with some charts giving you phosphorous level in various commercial cat diets. One of the reasons …
Diets and Foods for Cats with Kidney Disease – Best Renal Diets
Ideal diets for cats with renal disease should be low in phosphorous, proteins, sodium but higher in omega-3 fatty acids to help reduce metabolic acidosis …
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9 Best Low Phosphorus Cat Food with Reviews
For cats suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), recent studies have linked foods with high phosphate to kidney damage in healthy cats and worsening the …
Best Low Sodium Cat Foods – Dry and Wet (Canned) Reviews
Denoted as Na, sodium is an essential mineral. We have looked at sodium functions in cats including its sources and how these animals regulate this …
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Sodium Requirement and Functions in Cats
Sodium (Na) is a highly reactive, silvery-white element. This alkali metal is one of the major cationic (positively charged ion) electrolyte found in a cat’s …