You've made a VALID point since most cats tend to hide their illnesses more. It's better to check with the vet just to be safe. I'll be doing that tomorrow. I hope your cats aren't affected by this either!!Originally Posted by Jazzpicker
I'm not a vet but I know that renal failure can be present with symptoms or without symptoms. Because my cats are running around and acting normally, it doesn't mean they have normal kidney function. When symptoms appear I think the the disease is advanced or the renal failure is acute.
A prudent idea for those who have cats that have been exposed to the foods on the list or have concerns otherwise would be to contact your vet and ask if it is a good idea to have blood studies done to determine the kitty's renal(kidney) function and follow the advice given.
This is a complex issue with acute vs chronic renal failure and better left for qualified vets to diagnose. I'm in he same boat as as the rest of the forum with 5 cats that I love dearly and now have worries about their health.