Since we began selling our feline kidney supplements, we’ve occasionally been contacted by buyers telling us that their cats have developed issues after being fed our supplements.
A common statement from these buyers is that they have made no other changes to their cat’s kidney care regimen. In other words, they wonder if our supplements, the new and only variable, may be the cause for their cat’s new suffering.
However, our Dr. Toru Protocol supplements and Dr. Toru Protocol Treats were designed to help slowly and gradually care for your cat’s kidneys. As such, a single session of over-consumption is highly unlikely to cause any issues in your cat, and a long-term consumption of the supplements cannot and will not raise your cat’s inflammation or creatinine levels.
Rather, it may be the case that your cat has developed acute kidney injury while suffering from chronic kidney disease. In this case, your cat is in critical danger, and you must take the necessary measures before it is too late.
Acute vs Chronic: Can They Happen at the Same Time?
[As seen through the charts, creatinine levels can spike suddenly.]
Many people are unaware of the fact that acute kidney injury can occur in cats who are already suffering from chronic kidney disease. In truth, this is not as uncommon as you’d think, and the evidence is backed up by data from veterinary hospitals around the world.
The reason why cat owners are sometimes not informed of acute kidney injury occurring in cats with chronic kidney disease is due to the veterinary hospitals trying to prevent confusion and misunderstanding brought about by the information.
If a cat is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, it means that 70% of the cat’s kidneys are no longer unable to function. This leaves the cat with only 30% kidney functions, which puts the cat in a precarious situation in the event that it develops acute kidney injury due to a number of complex factors. This, in turn, may cause the cat’s creatinine levels to skyrocket.
What Causes Acute Kidney Injury in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease?
Various factors can be responsible for acute kidney injury occurring in cats already suffering from chronic kidney disease. These factors include, but are not limited, to the following.
- Medication prescribed by the hospital
- Cat products, such as toys, containing substances that affect feline kidneys
Acute kidney injury may also cause symptoms that lead to infections and other diseases in cats, just as infected wounds, periodontal disease, and infections occurring due to lowered immunities. As such, some veterinarians are opposed to providing IV injections for cats with chronic kidney disease, for no amount of care and attention can fully prevent the possibility of contamination and infection.
Even the slightest of changes in the environment can have large and lasting repercussions on cats, which necessitates intensive caution when caring for them. What may seem like an insignificant or non-existent change for humans can be life-changing - and sometimes life-threatening. A new diffuser, a different perfume, or even unwashed hands after smoking may not pose a threat to healthy cats, but can critically affect those with chronic kidney disease.
Not a Question of Why, But What
Understandably, many cat owners may find themselves confused and distraught after noticing a rise in their cat’s creatinine levels. The very first thing they are apt to ask after receiving their cat’s blood test results is simply, “Why?”
However, if you find yourself in this situation, your concern should not be finding the reason for the heightened creatinine levels. Rather, your priority should be taking your cat to a veterinarian so you can bring the creatinine levels down to their original level.
If your cat is suffering from chronic kidney disease, having a reliable veterinarian hospital that you can quickly and regularly take your cat to is vital. Many hospitals will attempt to replenish your cat’s fluids through intravenous (IV) injections to lower their creatinine levels. If the injections succeed in allowing your cat to urinate, that means that you have passed a major hurdle.
Afterward, once your cat’s condition has stabilized, you may consider stem cell therapy or exosome therapy. Most institutions that specialize in exosomes can be trusted to provide exosome therapy. In the case of stem cell therapy, however, I recommend finding a trusted hospital that has extensive experience in handling stem cells. Additionally, if your cat’s digestive system is functioning properly, feeding them supplements before and after their stem cell therapy sessions may also prove beneficial. Once your cat has recovered from acute kidney injury, you may resume caring for them as you did originally.
Sometimes, you can do everything right, everything in your power to keep your cat healthy, only to lose them due to unexpected and unforeseen changes in their health. There is no fault or blame to be assigned, especially on you or your cat. I hope, more than anything, that you understand and remember this fact.