Natural Remedies for Feline Kidney Disease

Discovering your cat has kidney disease can be devastating. The condition can be caused by toxins or poisons, and is more common in older cats. It is a progressive disease, meaning the symptoms get worse over time, so early diagnosis is important. Kidney disease cannot be cured but with the correct knowledge, it can be managed. Natural remedies can be helpful in this process.

  1. Slippery Elm

    • Slippery elm is a natural remedy that can help reduce some of the symptoms associated with kidney disease, such as nausea and vomiting. The supplement usually comes in powder form and can be purchased from health food stores. As well as soothing digestion problems by lining the stomach and reducing inflammation, slippery elm can also help improve the condition of your cat's coat and prevent dandruff. If you are buying slippery elm for your cat, ensure that you buy products containing the supplement only--without any additional ingredients--as these might be harmful to your cat.

    Omega 3

    • Omega 3 fatty acids that come from fish oil have anti-inflammatory properties that might help reduce the inflammation associated with kidney disease. According to veterinarian Larry Siegler, studies have shown that omega 3 supplements can slow the progression of this condition. If you want to give your cat this supplement, administer vitamin E at the same time to help your cat better absorb the omega 3.

    Vitamins

    • Vitamin supplements have more than just a positive affect on a cat's kidneys, they also help replace vitamins lost by excessive urination, one of the symptoms of kidney disease. Among these lost vitamins are vitamin B complexes, which are expelled from the body when the kidneys can't function properly. Vitamin C acts as an anti-oxidant, helping repair cells in the body.

    Homeopathy

    • According to online pet health resource Vet Info, the homeopathic remedies Nux vomica and Natrium muriaticum can reduce some of your cat's symptoms. The former can help ease the nausea and vomiting that can occur with kidney disease, while the latter helps the body to use water more efficiently, which could help reduce your cat's excess thirst. Both remedies can be purchased from health food stores.