This week Carrie has brought in Jaime Clifton, Cat Behaviorist, to join her in speaking with Dr. Jean Dodds, world renowned vet, about feline kidney disease. Kidney disease is one of the most common reasons cats go to the vet. What causes it and what are the best practices to keep your pet’s kidneys healthy? Today, Dr. Dodds discusses the multiple elements that can contribute to kidney disease including diet, environmental factors, and harmful medical practices. She also covers the symptoms to look out for in order to catch kidney disease early. Kidney disease is a terrifying reality but preventative measures can be taken and there are treatments that can vastly increase a cat’s quality of life.  Finding Jaime Clifton: Website: https://www.cathappyconsulting.com/  Contact Jaime: getcathappy@gmail.com  Finding Dr. Jean Dodds: Website: https://hemopet.org/  Contact Dr. Dodds and her team: info@hemopet.org Visit: https://hemopet.org/nutriscan/ for $25 off, just mention The Spawdcast! Join our facebook page @thespawdcast  *If you would like to have a consultation with our host Carrie Hyde you can book your appointment by visiting https://www.ahhthespaw.com/scheduleconsult/ Proceeds go towards helping The Spawdcast podcast stay in production! *If you know someone who is looking for more information and alternative answers for their pets health be sure to SHARE this podcast with them or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help boost our visibility on the app to help more pet parents hear the show!! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode!