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Polycystic Kidney Disease
PKD is a disease of the kidneys which is found in several breeds, but principally in Persians and Exotics

It is caused by an autosomal dominant gene and can be detected by ultrasound scanning.

With PKD, cysts form in the kidneys from birth but thay cannot be detected reliably before the age of 10 months, and then only by experienced sonographers using the more advanced scanners.

PKD is progressive and incurable and eventually fatal. It only causes symptoms when in an advanced stage, which is typically reached between the ages of 3 years and 10 years.

 

PKD Links
* Draft proposals for PKD control for registries
* Breeding PKD positives to PKD positives - an asessment
* The Feline Advisory Bureau PKD Screening Scheme
 The FAB has set up a PKD Screening Scheme in the UK and issues PKD Test Certificates. This link gives a lot of information on PKD and a list of approved sonographers.
* The Feline PKD Home Page
 This site was opened to spread information about PKD -
"Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease" in cats
* Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Persian Cats
 CFA Health Committee
Article, the CFA Almanac
* The Feline PKD FAQ
 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
About Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats
by Paul G. Russell
* PKD Statistics Summary
 World wide reports
Maintained by Barbara Brush
* Hello and welcome to the Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Center
 If your cat has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure, we would like to extend our sincere sympathy and express the hope that you will find some helpful information and support in the following pages.
This site has a huge number of related links
* Polycystic Kidney Disease
 by Colleen Power
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