Tanya's Comprehensive Guide to Feline Chronic Kidney Disease


		CAT FOOD DATA TABLES: OVERVIEW
HOME Site Overview Just Diagnosed? What You Need to Know First WHAT IS CKD? What Happens in CKD Causes of CKD How Bad is It? Is There Any Hope? Acute Kidney Injury KEY ISSUES: PROLONGING LIFE Phosphorus Control Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Proteinuria Anaemia Potassium Imbalances Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infections) and Urinary Tract Infections Metabolic Acidosis Kidney Stones KEY ISSUES: HELPING YOUR CAT FEEL BETTER Nausea, Vomiting, Appetite Loss and Excess Stomach Acid Maintaining Hydration The B Vitamins (Including Methylcobalamin) Constipation CAT FOOD DATA Ways of Assessing Food Content, Including What is Dry Matter Analysis How to Use the Food Data Tables USA Canned Food Data USA Dry Food Data USA Cat Food Brands: Helpfulness Ratings USA Cat Food Brands: Contact Details SUPPORT Coping with CKD Tanya's Support Group Success Stories SYMPTOMS Important: Crashing Alphabetical List of Symptoms and Treatments Fluid and Urinary Imbalances (Dehydration, Overhydration and Urinary Issues) Waste Product Regulation Imbalances (Vomiting, Appetite Loss, Excess Stomach Acid, Gastro-intestinal Problems, Mouth Ulcers Etc.) Phosphorus and Calcium Imbalances Miscellaneous Symptoms (Pain, Hiding Etc.) DIAGNOSIS: WHAT DO ALL THE TEST RESULTS MEAN? Early Detection Blood Chemistry: Kidney Function, Potassium, Other Tests (ALT, Amylase, (Cholesterol, Etc.) Calcium, Phosphorus, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Complete Blood Count (CBC): Red and White Blood Cells: Anaemia and Infection Urinalysis (Urine Tests) Other Tests: Ultrasound, Biopsy, X-rays etc. Renomegaly (Enlarged Kidneys) Which Tests to Have and Frequency of Testing Factors that Affect Test Results Normal Ranges International and US Measuring Systems TREATMENTS Which Treatments are Essential Fluid and Urinary Issues (Fluid Retention, Infections, Incontinence, Proteinuria) Waste Product Regulation (Mouth Ulcers, GI Bleeding, Antioxidants, Adsorbents, Azodyl, Astro's CRF Oil) Phosphorus, Calcium and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (Calcitriol) Phosphorus Binders Steroids, Stem Cell Transplants and Kidney Transplants Antibiotics and Painkillers Holistic Treatments (Including Slippery Elm Bark) ESAs (Aranesp, Epogen etc.) for Severe Anaemia General Health Issues in a CKD Cat: Fleas, Arthritis, Dementia, Vaccinations Tips on Medicating Your Cat Obtaining Supplies Cheaply in the UK, USA and Canada Working with Your Vet and Recordkeeping DIET & NUTRITION Nutritional Requirements of CKD Cats The B Vitamins (Including Methylcobalamin) What to Feed (and What to Avoid) Persuading Your Cat to Eat 2007 Food Recall USA FLUID THERAPY Oral Fluids Intravenous Fluids Subcutaneous Fluids Tips on Giving Subcutaneous Fluids How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Giving Set How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Syringe Subcutaneous Fluids - Winning Your Vet's Support Dialysis RELATED DISEASES Heart Problems Hyperthyroidism Diabetes Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Pancreatitis Dental Problems Anaesthesia OBTAINING SUPPLIES CHEAPLY UK USA Online USA Local (Fluids) Canada SAYING GOODBYE The Final Hours Other People's Losses Coping with Your Loss MISCELLANEOUS Prevention Feline CKD Research, Including Participation Opportunities CKD Research in Other Species Share This Site: A Notice for Your Vet's Bulletin Board or Your Local Pet Shop Canine Kidney Disease Other Illnesses (Cancer, Liver) and Behavioural Problems Diese Webseite auf Deutsch SITEOWNER (HELEN) My Three CKD Cats: Tanya, Thomas and Ollie Contact Me		Home > Diet and Nutrition > Food Data Tables Overview The food data tables have quickly become one of the most popular parts of this website. The tables list many American cat foods in order of their phosphorus, protein, sodium and fat content. These data are calculated on the basis of dry matter analysis. I know many people are very confused about why the data in the tables differ so much from the percentages shown on the cans or on manufacturers' websites. I also know many people think they can just rush out and buy the first food on the list that their cat will eat but unfortunately it's not that simple. Please read the links below to understand why the food data tables are calculated in this way and how best to use them. The Different Ways of Assessing Food Content This page discusses the different ways of measuring the components of a food, e.g. the levels of phosphorus, protein etc. Please read this page before contacting me to tell my data are incorrect - chances are you have misunderstood how I calculate the data. Yes, I know the information on the cans is not the same. The Different Ways of Assessing Food Content What to Look For When Choosing a Food This page discusses what to consider when looking at the components of a food, i.e. your target level for phosphorus, protein etc. What to Look For When Choosing a Food US Foods These pages contain information about many US cat foods: US Food Data: Canned Foods A list of many US canned foods in order of phosphorus content. Also includes protein, fat, sodium, carbohydrate and calorie content. US Canned Food Data US Food Data: Dry Foods A list of many US canned foods in order of phosphorus content. Also includes protein, fat, sodium, carbohydrate and calorie content. US Dry Food Data US Food Brands: Helpfulness Ratings Some of the cat food manufacturers are amazingly helpful, whilst others consistently refuse to communicate with me. Before asking me to add a particular brand to the food data tables, please check this page to see if I have already tried and failed. I do of course recommend voting with your feet when it comes to unhelpful manufacturers. You may also like to let them know you are doing so - twitter can be a particularly effective way of doing this. US Brands Helpfulness Ratings US Food Brands: Contact Details Contact details for the various brands, plus ownership details - there are fewer manufacturers out there than you may realise. US Brands Contact Details UK Therapeutic Kidney Diets A list of many UK therapeutic kidney diets, both canned and dry, in order of phosphorus content. Also includes protein, fat, sodium, carbohydrate and calorie content. UK Renal Food Data Back to Page Index This page last updated: 22 June 2025 Links on this page last checked: 22 June 2025
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