Tag: IRIS staging

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Mission RENAL 4: Medications for Pets with Chronic Kidney Disease

Discover how medications help manage chronic kidney disease in cats and dogs. This detailed guide from Mission RENAL Episode 4 explains treatments for hypertension, proteinuria, high phosphorus, and anemia; how IRIS staging affects prognosis; and how to maintain quality of life as CKD progresses. Written for pet owners seeking compassionate, evidence-based answers.

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Mission Renal: Tests and Staging for Chronic Kidney Disease in Pets

In Part 2 of Mission RENAL, a series on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets, Dr. JD Foster, small animal internal medicine and nephrology expert joins to explain how veterinarians interpret blood and urine tests to diagnose kidney disease, what IRIS staging means, and the importance of individualized treatment plans. Sponsored by Royal Canin and Elanco, this guide empowers pet owners with Real Education for Navigating Advanced Longevity in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease. 

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