Senior Cat Comfort: A Holistic Guide to Managing CKD and Arthritis at Home

✅ Your senior cat may be suffering in silence — and you'd never know. 90% of cats over 12 have arthritis but most are never diagnosed. CKD has already reduced kidney function by 66–75% before the first obvious symptoms appear. This guide teaches you exactly what to watch for and what to do about it.

✅ Evidence-based nutrition that can literally extend your cat's life. In a clinical trial, cats with CKD fed a therapeutic kidney diet had zero uremic crises and zero renal-related deaths over 24 months — versus 26% in the control group. This guide walks you through the IRIS staging system, the 8-week diet transition protocol, and the supplements with real research behind them.

✅ Practical home changes you can implement today — low-entry litter boxes, non-slip floor runners along your cat's traffic routes, ramps to favourite spots, raised food bowls, and a daily care routine — all backed by veterinary guidance and the lived experience of owners managing chronic feline illness at home.