Important note
FeliVitals is for tracking and organization. It does not diagnose CKD, assign an IRIS stage, interpret an individual cat's lab results, recommend fluids, change medication, or replace veterinary care.
Who this guide is for
This page is for caregivers managing a cat with suspected or diagnosed chronic kidney disease. CKD can be quiet at first, and later records often include water intake, urination, appetite, weight, nausea signs, blood pressure and lab history.
The goal is not to turn every day into paperwork. The goal is to keep the pattern clear enough that your veterinarian can review what changed between visits.
What daily care may involve
Veterinary CKD care may include bloodwork, urinalysis, urine protein checks, blood pressure measurement, diet discussions, medication review, hydration support and rechecks. Some cats also receive SubQ fluids at home when prescribed.
FeliVitals keeps those home records beside the daily notes that explain how your cat is actually doing.
Symptoms worth recording
These signs do not diagnose CKD on their own, but they are useful to record and discuss with your veterinarian:
- increased thirst or larger urine clumps,
- reduced appetite, nausea signs, vomiting or food refusal,
- weight loss, muscle loss, low energy or hiding,
- constipation, bad breath, mouth discomfort or poor coat condition,
- changes after fluids, medication or diet adjustments.
What you can track in FeliVitals
- Hydration: log oral water separately from SubQ fluids, including amount, date, time, site and notes where relevant.
- Weight and appetite: follow body weight, food intake, appetite, calories, vomiting and daily notes.
- Medications: record scheduled and as-needed medications, dose logs, missed doses and concerns.
- Blood pressure: store systolic readings, optional diastolic, optional pulse, time and notes when your vet asks for records.
- Labs: enter kidney-related values such as creatinine, BUN, SDMA, phosphorus, potassium, urine values and other clinic results.
- Vet report: export a PDF summary with trends, lab history and notes if you use FeliVitals Pro.
A simple daily workflow
- Log meals, appetite and water when they happen.
- Record medications and SubQ fluids when they are given.
- Add weight on a consistent routine when possible.
- Record vomiting, constipation, litter box changes and daily notes.
- Add blood pressure and lab values from veterinary records.
- Before a recheck, review trends and export a report if needed.
Prepare for your vet visit
A useful CKD visit summary may include hydration totals, SubQ fluid dates, appetite changes, recent weight, medication history, vomiting or constipation notes, blood pressure readings, lab values and questions about the next monitoring plan.
Contact a veterinarian promptly for sudden vision changes, collapse, severe weakness, breathing difficulty, inability to eat, repeated vomiting, inability to urinate, or any urgent change.
Related FeliVitals resources
- Hydration and SubQ tracking
- Lab results tracking
- Blood pressure tracking in FeliVitals
- Free cat health tools
- Daily care tips for cats with CKD
- How to track cat hydration and water intake
- What to log after SubQ fluids
FAQ
Can FeliVitals stage my cat's CKD?
No. Your veterinarian should diagnose and stage CKD using appropriate exams, lab results and blood pressure information.
Can I track SubQ fluids?
Yes. You can record SubQ fluid sessions, while following the amount and schedule prescribed by your veterinarian.
Why track blood pressure and labs?
CKD can be connected with blood pressure and lab changes. Keeping these records together can make rechecks easier to prepare for.