One of the most important aspects of caring for a cat’s renal health is ensuring sufficient water intake. This is especially true for cats with CKD. Subcutaneous fluids can help reduce the burden on their kidneys and delay the progress of the disease itself.
Subcutaneous fluid injections become necessary during the middle stage of stage 2 CKD. If your cat is reluctant to drink enough water, then we strongly recommend administering subcutaneous fluids from the early stages of stage 2 CKD.
Some cat owners may express their concerns about administering subcutaneous fluids, fearing that the process may stress their cats out. However, the fluids are vital for helping cats expel toxins resulting from CKD from their bodies, leading to an overall improvement in their condition and energy levels.
Just 1 or 2 sessions a day, each taking under 5 minutes, can greatly help you manage your cat’s health. Therefore, if your cat has CKD, we advise you to look into starting subcutaneous fluid injections for them.
