Dr. Rosie DVM

Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: An Integrative Approach to Slowing Progression

Dr. Rosemary Stolzer-Bolton, DVM, DVMFelineFree Preview

Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 3 cats over age 12. This episode takes you beyond creatinine and BUN into the full integrative management picture — phosphorus control, anti-hypertensives, gut microbiome support, and the nutraceuticals with actual evidence behind them. Follow Mochi, a 13-year-old DSH, from early-stage diagnosis through a personalized management protocol that extends both quality and quantity of life.

Learning Objectives

1Identify the four IRIS stages of CKD and the clinical parameters that define each stage
2Describe the pathophysiology of proteinuria-driven progression and the evidence for renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade
3Apply phosphorus restriction protocols including dietary management and phosphate binders across IRIS stages
4Analyze the evidence base for integrative interventions including omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, and antioxidants in feline CKD
5Evaluate when to initiate anti-hypertensive therapy and select appropriate agents based on concurrent disease

Course Syllabus

1
Opening Case: Meet MochiPreview
case-intro
3 min
2
IRIS Staging and Substaging: What It Actually Tells You
iris-staging
5 min
3
The Progression Cascade: Why Cats Decline and How to Interrupt It
progression
5 min

Final Assessment

10 questions · Passing score: 70%

Complete all course modules to unlock the assessment. Upon passing, your CE certificate will be generated automatically.