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Podcast: The Kitty Boss
Episode: Is PKD Curable In Cats?
Description: As you already learned from previous posts, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, hereditary disorder that causes cysts to form on the kidneys.
These cysts cause the kidneys to become enlarged and gradually stop working.
Unfortunately, it can be fatal in cats because it affects their ability to regulate fluids and electrolytes.
Polycystic kidney disease can be cured in some cases if detected early enough but it cannot be cured if not caught until later stages of progression or when irreversible damage has already been done.
In these cases, treatment is focused on helping the cat maintain its quality...