@lazy.cat.diaries: By the time your cat shows thirst and weight loss, they’ve already lost 75% of kidney function. Here are the signs nobody talks about: Sleeping more than usual - Even by cat standards Pickier about food - Especially crunchy kibble Sitting hunched over - Back arched, uncomfortable posture Bad breath - Ammonia smell from toxin buildup Less grooming - Coat looks dull or matted Avoiding jumping - Staying on ground level more The devastating truth: Kidney disease affects 1 in 3 cats over 10 years old. But it’s completely silent until 75% of kidney function is gone. Annual bloodwork catches it early. When caught in stage 1-2, cats can live years with proper diet and supplements. When caught in stage 4, you have weeks. Stop waiting for “obvious” symptoms