Clinical progression of cats with early-stage chronic kidney disease fed diets with varying protein and phosphorus contents and calcium to phosphorus ratios

Abstract

Cats with early CKD developed hypercalcemia after long-term feeding of a highly P-restricted diet. Increasing dietary P and reducing Ca : P ratio maintained renal markers, while improving Ca-P balance. Cats with early CKD could benefit from moderately protein- and P-restricted diets.