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

Dr. Rosemary Stolzer-Bolton, DVM, DVMFelinePre-RACE approval · 0.5–3 CE creditsFree 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. 1
    Opening Case: Meet MochiPreview

    case-intro

    3 min
  2. 2
    IRIS Staging and Substaging: What It Actually Tells You

    iris-staging

    5 min
  3. 3
    The Progression Cascade: Why Cats Decline and How to Interrupt It

    progression

    5 min
  4. 4
    Conventional Management: The Non-Negotiables

    conventional

    4 min
  5. 5
    Integrative Support: Evidence, Limitations, and Practical Application

    integrative

    4 min
  6. 6
    Mochi at 6 Months: Putting It All Together

    case-resolution

    2 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.