I am putting together a list of follow up recommendations for 2 young (1 and 1/2 year old), asymptomatic Persian cats with bilateral polycystic kidney disease.  At this point in time, the cortical cysts are small (<0.6cm) and there is ample normal renal tissue still present.  I would like to hear other people’s thoughts on diagnostic tests and how often.  This is what I am recommending so far:

I am putting together a list of follow up recommendations for 2 young (1 and 1/2 year old), asymptomatic Persian cats with bilateral polycystic kidney disease.  At this point in time, the cortical cysts are small (<0.6cm) and there is ample normal renal tissue still present.  I would like to hear other people’s thoughts on diagnostic tests and how often.  This is what I am recommending so far:

• twice yearly physical exams
• urinalysis +/- urine culture q. 6 months
• renal blood panel q. 6 months
• full blood chemistries yearly
• abdominal ultrasound q. 12 months

Then, once in renal failure, the usual:  blood pressure measurements, prescription diet, anti-ulcers, fluids, etc.

I am looking forward to hearing to what you all have to say .  Thank you!

-Melissa