https://generalrev.com/articles Plain-language guides to pet lab values, kidney disease, diabetes, and senior-pet care from Pawtient AI. AI assistant and second opinion, never a diagnosis. en https://generalrev.com/articles/first-7-days-after-ckd-diagnosis https://generalrev.com/articles/first-7-days-after-ckd-diagnosis Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease A calm orientation for owners whose cat was just diagnosed with CKD — what to learn first, what to ask, and the baseline that guides their care for years. https://generalrev.com/articles/early-warning-signs-kidney-disease-cats https://generalrev.com/articles/early-warning-signs-kidney-disease-cats Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease The subtle early signs of kidney disease in cats — increased drinking, urination, and weight loss — and why logging them early matters. Spot the signals sooner. https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-insurance-vs-self-funding https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-insurance-vs-self-funding Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vet Visits A neutral framework for pet insurance for chronic illness vs. self-funding: how each works, the pre-existing-condition catch, and using cost data to decide. https://generalrev.com/articles/traveling-with-chronically-ill-pet https://generalrev.com/articles/traveling-with-chronically-ill-pet Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care Planning to travel with a sick cat or dog? A practical guide to medications, records, continuity of care, and heat safety so a trip stays low-stress and safe. https://generalrev.com/articles/foods-toxic-to-cats-and-dogs https://generalrev.com/articles/foods-toxic-to-cats-and-dogs Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care An evidence-based list of foods toxic to pets, from chocolate and xylitol to grapes and lilies, plus exactly what to do and which poison hotline to call. https://generalrev.com/articles/hydration-senior-ckd-pets-summer https://generalrev.com/articles/hydration-senior-ckd-pets-summer Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care How to keep a cat hydrated in summer: practical tactics for senior and CKD pets, dehydration warning signs, and when heat-related changes mean a vet call. https://generalrev.com/articles/share-pet-care-with-family https://generalrev.com/articles/share-pet-care-with-family Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Using Pawtient AI Learn how to share pet care family-wide with real-time sync, so 'did you give the morning insulin?' is answered instantly and no dose is missed or doubled. https://generalrev.com/articles/managing-meds-multi-pet-household https://generalrev.com/articles/managing-meds-multi-pet-household Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Using Pawtient AI Manage multiple cats' medication safely: per-pet schedules, avoiding double doses and cross-medication, and profiles so the right pet gets the right dose. https://generalrev.com/articles/90-day-pet-health-summary-vet https://generalrev.com/articles/90-day-pet-health-summary-vet Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Using Pawtient AI A one-page pet health summary for vet visits turns three months of trends, meds, and notes into a faster, sharper appointment. Here's how to build one. https://generalrev.com/articles/ask-ai-good-pet-health-questions https://generalrev.com/articles/ask-ai-good-pet-health-questions Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Using Pawtient AI Better AI pet health questions get better answers. Learn to give the right context and ask decision-changing questions to discuss with your veterinarian. https://generalrev.com/articles/read-pet-bloodwork-with-your-phone https://generalrev.com/articles/read-pet-bloodwork-with-your-phone Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Using Pawtient AI A scan pet blood test app turns a lab report into plain English. Learn what the camera-to-AI workflow actually does and how to read results as a trend. https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-second-opinion-the-right-way https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-second-opinion-the-right-way Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vet Visits How to get a pet second opinion from a vet without burning the relationship: when it's warranted, how to ask respectfully, and what records to bring. https://generalrev.com/articles/understanding-pet-care-costs-estimates https://generalrev.com/articles/understanding-pet-care-costs-estimates Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vet Visits A practical guide to pet vet cost tracking: how to read an estimate, budget for chronic care, ask about options, and track spending by category over time. https://generalrev.com/articles/record-pet-vet-appointment https://generalrev.com/articles/record-pet-vet-appointment Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vet Visits Thinking of recording a vet appointment? Here's the courteous, ask-first approach, why consent norms vary by region, and how a transcript aids memory. https://generalrev.com/articles/prepare-for-chronic-care-vet-visit https://generalrev.com/articles/prepare-for-chronic-care-vet-visit Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vet Visits How to prepare for a vet visit for a cat or dog with a chronic condition: bring a 90-day summary, the right questions, and trends for a faster appointment. https://generalrev.com/articles/7-questions-senior-pet-vet-visit https://generalrev.com/articles/7-questions-senior-pet-vet-visit Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vet Visits The 7 questions to ask vet senior cat owners forget under pressure. A pragmatic checklist for changes, labs, weight, meds, pain, and what to watch at home. https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-health-log-for-vet https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-health-log-for-vet Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care A good pet symptom tracker speeds up vet visits. Learn what to record and what to skip so your log gives your veterinarian usable trends, not noise. https://generalrev.com/articles/cat-litter-box-color-guide https://generalrev.com/articles/cat-litter-box-color-guide Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care Cat urine color meaning, decoded: what pale yellow, dark, orange, red, and brown signal, plus stool clues. A simple early-warning system you can read at home. https://generalrev.com/articles/missed-dose-medication-timing-pets https://generalrev.com/articles/missed-dose-medication-timing-pets Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care Missed a pet medication dose? Learn the general timing-window rules, why you should never double up on insulin, and how logging doses reduces daily anxiety. https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-calorie-calculator-rer https://generalrev.com/articles/pet-calorie-calculator-rer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care A cat calorie calculator starts with RER: 70 x weight(kg)^0.75. Learn the formula, life-stage multipliers, and why accurate calories matter for sick pets. https://generalrev.com/articles/how-much-water-should-cat-drink https://generalrev.com/articles/how-much-water-should-cat-drink Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care How much water should a cat drink? Learn the ~60 ml/kg baseline, why CKD and diabetes raise it, how wet food counts, and the threshold that signals a vet visit. https://generalrev.com/articles/dental-disease-cats-dogs-signs https://generalrev.com/articles/dental-disease-cats-dogs-signs Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care Pet dental disease signs are easy to miss. Learn the early symptoms in cats and dogs, why it is so common, and what to monitor at home between vet visits. https://generalrev.com/articles/arthritis-senior-pets-tracking-mobility https://generalrev.com/articles/arthritis-senior-pets-tracking-mobility Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Senior Pets Learn the subtle senior dog arthritis signs and how tracking mobility and comfort at home helps your vet tailor a pain plan for your aging dog or cat. https://generalrev.com/articles/hyperthyroidism-cats-treatment-options https://generalrev.com/articles/hyperthyroidism-cats-treatment-options Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Senior Pets Compare cat hyperthyroidism treatment options: methimazole, radioiodine, surgery, and diet, with vet-sourced trade-offs to discuss with your veterinarian. https://generalrev.com/articles/sleeping-respiratory-rate-cats https://generalrev.com/articles/sleeping-respiratory-rate-cats Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Senior Pets A cat sleeping respiratory rate under 30 breaths per minute is the key at-home heart signal. Learn how to count it, what's normal, and when to call your vet. https://generalrev.com/articles/senior-dog-quality-of-life-checklist https://generalrev.com/articles/senior-dog-quality-of-life-checklist Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Senior Pets The HHHHHMM senior dog quality of life scale, used as a structured, non-judgmental weekly check-in to track comfort and guide the conversation with your vet. https://generalrev.com/articles/hypoglycemia-diabetic-pets-warning-signs https://generalrev.com/articles/hypoglycemia-diabetic-pets-warning-signs Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes Low blood sugar in a diabetic cat or dog is an emergency. Know the warning signs of hypoglycemia, the general first-aid response, and why dose logs help. https://generalrev.com/articles/insulin-timing-handling-diabetic-pets https://generalrev.com/articles/insulin-timing-handling-diabetic-pets Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes Insulin timing and handling for diabetic pets: how to store insulin, mix it right, time doses with meals, and log it all, as your veterinarian directs. https://generalrev.com/articles/diabetic-remission-cats-odds https://generalrev.com/articles/diabetic-remission-cats-odds Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes Feline diabetes remission means a cat no longer needs insulin. See what research says improves the odds: early control, a low-carb diet, and weight loss. https://generalrev.com/articles/glucose-curves-diabetic-cats https://generalrev.com/articles/glucose-curves-diabetic-cats Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes A blood glucose curve for a cat maps how insulin works over 12 hours. Learn what the nadir and duration mean and why home and CGM monitoring now lead the way. https://generalrev.com/articles/feline-diabetes-management-guide https://generalrev.com/articles/feline-diabetes-management-guide Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes Managing a diabetic cat day to day: insulin, low-carb feeding, home monitoring, hypoglycemia safety, and remission odds, in plain language for pet parents. https://generalrev.com/articles/cat-weight-loss-why-it-matters https://generalrev.com/articles/cat-weight-loss-why-it-matters Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daily Care Cat weight loss of 5 percent is clinically significant. Learn why a 200-gram drop matters, how to spot the trend early, and when to call your vet. https://generalrev.com/articles/renal-diets-ckd-cats-evidence https://generalrev.com/articles/renal-diets-ckd-cats-evidence Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease What the evidence says about kidney diets for cats — phosphorus restriction, survival benefit, and transitioning a picky cat. Renal diet CKD cat guide. https://generalrev.com/articles/subcutaneous-fluids-cats-at-home https://generalrev.com/articles/subcutaneous-fluids-cats-at-home Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease What subcutaneous fluids do for CKD cats, how the at-home routine works, and comfort tips. A calm guide to giving subcutaneous fluids to a cat at home. https://generalrev.com/articles/iris-staging-ckd-cats-explained https://generalrev.com/articles/iris-staging-ckd-cats-explained Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease What IRIS staging means for your cat's kidney disease: stages 1 to 4, the creatinine and SDMA cutoffs, and what to ask your vet. IRIS staging CKD cat explained. https://generalrev.com/articles/feline-ckd-home-management-guide https://generalrev.com/articles/feline-ckd-home-management-guide Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease An evergreen guide to managing a CKD cat day to day — diet, hydration, meds, monitoring, and vet visits. Practical, calm help for managing a CKD cat at home. https://generalrev.com/articles/cat-urinalysis-usg-protein-basics https://generalrev.com/articles/cat-urinalysis-usg-protein-basics Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values What does cat urine specific gravity reveal, and why does it shift before blood values? A plain-English guide to USG, urine protein, and the UPC ratio. https://generalrev.com/articles/anemia-ckd-cats-pcv-hct https://generalrev.com/articles/anemia-ckd-cats-pcv-hct Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease Why chronic kidney disease causes anemia in cats, how to read PCV and HCT, and when erythropoietin matters. A plain-English guide to anemia in CKD cats. https://generalrev.com/articles/calcium-pet-bloodwork-total-vs-ionized https://generalrev.com/articles/calcium-pet-bloodwork-total-vs-ionized Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values Why is the calcium cat blood test sometimes repeated? A plain-English guide to total vs ionized calcium, why it's re-tested, and when a result is a red flag. https://generalrev.com/articles/phosphorus-ckd-cat-diet https://generalrev.com/articles/phosphorus-ckd-cat-diet Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kidney Disease Why high phosphorus drives CKD progression in cats, how IRIS sets targets by stage, and how renal diets and binders fit in. Phosphorus CKD cat care, explained. https://generalrev.com/articles/t4-hyperthyroidism-senior-cats https://generalrev.com/articles/t4-hyperthyroidism-senior-cats Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values What does a T4 result mean for a senior cat? A plain-English guide to T4 cat hyperthyroidism ranges, how common it is, and what untreated disease does. https://generalrev.com/articles/alt-liver-values-dogs-cats https://generalrev.com/articles/alt-liver-values-dogs-cats Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values What does a high ALT liver value mean in your dog or cat? A plain-English guide to liver enzymes, what an ALT spike signals, and reversibility with treatment. https://generalrev.com/articles/bun-pet-bloodwork-explained https://generalrev.com/articles/bun-pet-bloodwork-explained Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values What does BUN mean on your cat or dog bloodwork? A plain-English guide to why BUN moves with diet and hydration and why it's read alongside creatinine. https://generalrev.com/articles/creatinine-cats-dogs-normal-range https://generalrev.com/articles/creatinine-cats-dogs-normal-range Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values What is a normal creatinine cat range, and what does high mean? A plain-English guide to creatinine in cats and dogs, IRIS staging, and reading trends. https://generalrev.com/articles/sdma-in-cats-levels-explained https://generalrev.com/articles/sdma-in-cats-levels-explained Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values Confused by your cat's SDMA level? This plain-English guide explains what SDMA cat levels like 14, 18, and 25 mean and why SDMA rises before creatinine. https://generalrev.com/articles/how-to-read-cat-blood-test-results https://generalrev.com/articles/how-to-read-cat-blood-test-results Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lab Values Learn how to read cat blood test results as trends, not single numbers. A plain-English guide to the kidney, liver, and thyroid values on a senior cat panel.