Chronic Renal Failure, Feline - contd.

ClinicalSigns
Although polyuria and polydipsia are often the first signs observed in dogs with chronic renal failure, only a small portion of cats present with these signs.  More often owners report lethargy, anorexia, and weight loss.   Vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal ulcerations, weakness and exercise intolerance can also occur. If present, hypertension can lead to acute blindness.  Common physical exam findings include dehydration, small or irregular kidneys, cachexia, pale mucous membranes, oral ulcers, and uremic breath odor.

Symptoms
If a cat has chronic kidney failure, typical symptoms an owner might notice include tiredness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Vomiting, diarrhea, drinking water from strange sources, increased amounts of urine in the litter box, sores in the mouth, bad breath, weakness, and inability to do normal activities without tiring. If a cat has high blood pressure, it may experience loss of vision.