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Cornell calls one change an important and proven part of treating feline kidney disease. What is it?

Dietary modification, such as a kidney diet from the vet.

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  1. Adding protein supplements
  2. Cutting back on water
  3. Switching to a vet-recommended kidney diet ✔

Why: Cornell says dietary modification is an important and proven part of treatment. Kidney diets limit protein, phosphorus and sodium. Switch gradually so the cat keeps eating.

Huh, didn't know that: Some studies Cornell cites found cats on kidney diets lived two to three times longer than cats on standard food.

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Answer: Switching to a vet-recommended kidney diet. Cornell says dietary modification is an important and proven part of treatment. Kidney diets limit protein, phosphorus and sodium. Switch gradually so the cat keeps eating.

  1. Cornell Feline Health Center, Chronic Kidney Disease www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/chronic-kidney-disease
    Dietary modification is an important and proven aspect of CKD treatment.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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