Ron Carsten
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- Sep 1, 2026
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Carsten column: Chronic kidney disease in cats is becoming more common (opens the original)
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Cats are prone to kidney disease, especially cats over 10 years of age. Kidney disease is a cause of death for more than 13% of cats. For unclear reasons, the prevalence of cats with chronic kidney disease, or CKD, has been increasing over time. CKD has increased from 0.04% of cats in the 1980s to 1% in the 2000s. Even though there are a number of theories, the reason for this change over time is not clear. It is well known that the kidney is essential for life. This is underscored by the fact t
Carsten column: Herbs, foundational medicines of the past and future (opens the original)
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Herbs have been an essential part of health care for centuries for humans and animals. This is not just about folklore. Even animals are aware of medicinal herbs. Animals have been observed seeking plants with medicinal effects. Zoopharmacognosy is the term applied to this phenomenon which describes a tendency for animals to recognize the need for medicinal plants. Examples include dogs that eat rough grass to help alleviate stomach irritations or Asian elephants that ingest specific climbing li
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