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Genetic test detects early signs of kidney disease in cats
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

Genetic test detects early signs of kidney disease in cats

Created by researchers at Washington State University’s (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, the test—called Feline Apoptosis Inhibitor Macrophages (FAIM)—identifies a specific genetic variation that compromises a cat’s ability to produce a key protein responsible for kidney repair. This early detection tool is designed to identify cats genetically predisposed to progressive CKD, a condition that affects nearly 30–50% of cats over the age of 11 and can result in kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, anemia, and hypertension.

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