Why are cats prone to kidney disease?

Cats can accumulate intracellular fat droplets in their kidneys, even from a young age, which may lead to kidney disease. Here, Georgina Mills reports on new research that looks at the incidence and the types of lipids present.

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Veterinary Record
Published
2026-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70616
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Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
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Why are cats prone to kidney disease?

Georgina Mills
Veterinary Record
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
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Why are cats prone to kidney disease?

Georgina Mills
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Abstract

Cats can accumulate intracellular fat droplets in their kidneys, even from a young age, which may lead to kidney disease. Here, Georgina Mills reports on new research that looks at the incidence and the types of lipids present.

Veterinary RecordVol. 198(7)
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