Cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) develop azotaemia and, in later stages, uraemia. What exactly are these conditions and how do they differ?
Azotaemia and uraemia in CKD
Farewell & New Beginnings
Farewell Dear readers, For more than 5 years now, my website cat.life and the accompanying blog have been my own personal project. The focus has always been on the scientific aspects of the complexity of chronic kidney disease in cats. Driven by personal experiences with my own cat, I have always aimed to provide you with the information that many people are desperately looking for in a clear...
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