MANEJO DO PACIENTE FELINO COM DOENÇA RENAL CRÔNICA

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.39325280811

• Palavras-chave: Gatos, nutrição, Terapias complementares, tratamento, Qualidade de vida.

• Keywords: Cats, Complementary therapies, nutritional suport, Quality of life, pharmacological treatment

• Abstract: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by the progressive and irreversible loss of renal function over a minimum period of three months, standing out as one of the most prevalent diseases among cats. This multifactorial condition disrupts body homeostasis, triggering various nonspecific clinical signs due to the functional impairment of one or both kidneys. Diagnosis is based on a detailed anamnesis, laboratory tests (complete blood count, biochemistry, urinalysis, SDMA), and imaging examinations, with staging performed according to the guidelines of the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS). Clinical management of these patients requires an individualized approach that prioritizes the maintenance of the animal’s quality of life and the prevention of complications associated with disease progression. This management includes pharmacological treatment, nutritional support, use of complementary therapies, and clinical monitoring throughout the patient’s life, not only for monitoring disease progression but also for implementing early interventions that can significantly improve quality of life and reduce complications during the course of the disease. Therefore, the aim of this study is to address the clinical management of feline patients affected by Chronic Kidney Disease, with emphasis on therapeutic strategies focused on pharmacological treatment, nutritional support, and the use of complementary therapies, providing a comprehensive and updated view of approaches aimed at slowing disease progression, improving animal quality of life, and promoting overall patient well-being, considering the complexity and multifactorial nature of CKD in cats.