Before you use this page
FeliVitals is for tracking and organization. It does not diagnose, interpret an individual case, set treatment, or change medication, insulin, fluid, diet, or recheck plans. Use these notes with your veterinarian.
What CKD can look like
Chronic kidney disease means the kidneys are losing function over time. In early stages, many cats look normal, so routine veterinary testing may find changes before obvious illness is visible at home.
As CKD progresses, caregivers may notice patterns that are useful to record and discuss at rechecks.
Signs to record
- Drinking more water or producing larger urine clumps.
- Lower appetite, nausea signs, vomiting, or food refusal.
- Weight loss, reduced muscle, low energy, hiding, or poor coat condition.
- Constipation, bad breath, mouth discomfort, or changes after fluids or medication.
What matters to track with CKD
- Water intake, urine changes, and SubQ fluids if your veterinarian prescribed them.
- Weight, appetite, food acceptance, nausea signs, vomiting, and energy.
- Medication timing, missed doses, side effects, and recheck questions.
- Lab values such as creatinine, BUN, SDMA, phosphorus, potassium, urine values, and blood pressure questions for vet visits.
How FeliVitals helps
- Log oral water and SubQ fluid sessions separately.
- Track feeding, appetite, weight, litter box sessions, medications, symptoms, and daily notes.
- Keep lab history and daily notes ready for veterinary rechecks.
Questions to bring to your vet
- Which changes should make me call the clinic the same day?
- What should I monitor between bloodwork and urine rechecks?
- How should I record SubQ fluids, appetite, vomiting, and medication concerns?
- What trends matter most for my cat at this CKD stage?