Could my senior cat's foul gas be a sign of kidney problems?

It's possible there could be something underlying such as a food allergy (protein sources can cause allergies in some pets!), or even something such as parasites or an infection causing excess gas. It would be a good idea to bring in a fecal sample to your vet to check for the most common causes of GI upset, and if nothing is found consider a food trial with your vet to rule out any possible food allergies that could be contributing.

Older cats have a tendency to have problems with their kidneys as they get older. This can result in their kidneys not concentrating their urine as well, so it is more dilute and has less (or no) odor to it. Kidney disease can cause a number of problems, so I would recommend having your veterinarian evaluate Lilly and check a urine sample and blood work. Having more dilute urine can also predispose older cats to urinary tract infections, that will will be important to check for as well. If you have one available in your area, you might consider having a house call vet come to the house if Lilly does not do well going to the vet. You may be able to find someone near you here. http://www.homevets.org/Find_A_Mobile_Vet.html Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am sorry to hear Mojo has been having some health issues recently. Kidney disease can often cause nausea and vomiting. Breathing trouble could be caused by a virus, bacterial infection or something more serous such as pneumonia, fluid in the chest, or lung cancers. Yowling at night or in the early morning could be a sign of dementia which typically happens in older pets. A veterinary check up would be recommended just to check his blood work and do a chest x-ray to see what is going on with his lungs. Anti-nausea medications can be prescribed to help control his vomiting. Sometimes certain medications can be prescribed for dementia as well, however, calming chews or Feliway plug ins/spray you can find over the counter at your pet store may help with night time disturbances as well.

Poor Max! Youbsound like an incredibly dedicated owner, he is a lucky cat! So as I'm sure you are aware the excessive drooling can be a sign of nausea often associated with kidney issues, denta/mouth pain or in some cases stress. If you say he had a dental within a year and his teeth seem in good order this is unlikely the cause. The new cat in the house could certainly be stressing him out but I doubt this is the sole cause for the drooling. What I suspect is tgat the stress is likely exacerbating his kidney issues, it may be increasing his blood pressure a little with a knock on effect. The kidneys could ne getting worse of their own accord but I doubt it would be progressing quickly with the measures you are taking. The other thing to consider is that a combination of stress, low potassium and kidney issues can compromise the immune system which could lead to woubds, the red spot on his tongue could be an ulcer starting which would make his mouth sore and cause him to drool. I believe that it is a combination of stress and his kidney issues. If he continues not to eat or begins vomiting I would go to the vet asap. However, if he is feeling better tomorrow I would monitor him until your bloods appointment. Keep an eye on the tongue as it may need treatment. You can get a great gel called orobase that provides protection and relief, if it is really bad tge vet may need to give antibiotics and pain relief. A good idea would be to purchase a feliway diffuser which releases pheremones, it will help calm him down. Another good treatment for kidney issues is a drug called semintra, it is used to redice protein in the urine which is a detrimental effect of chronic kidney disease. I wish you all the best with Max.

Congratulations on your new kitten Cheez-it! I recommend to have him see the veterinarian who will check him for parasites and may recommend a medication. I would then recommend to try a different diet. I like Royal Canin as it is easy to break down and can often help with pets who are prone to gas and GI upset. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Elevated BUN (uraemia) in itself is associated with nausea and vomiting and the underlying cause should be investigated. Dehydration as a result of vomiting, intestinal bleeding, obstructive bladder stones, fever, diabetes and kidney disease can all contribute - a thorough urine analysis would be recommended. Fluid therapy would be advised as soon as a urine sample has been obtained in order to try and reduce levels but urine production must be monitored closely to prevent overhydration if kidneys are not able to function well

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!