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Acute vs. Chronic Kidney Failure in Cats. Kidney failure falls into two main categories: acute and chronic. Acute kidney failure is an abrupt onset of kidney damage, usually the result of toxins, infection or shock. Felines may present with a sudden onset of vomiting, weakness and dehydration.
Publisher: Kidney Expert. Cat or dog chronic renal failure (CRF, also known as chronic kidney disease) is mainly a disorder found in older companion animals; and it is one of the most important causes of illness and death. This disease is now at epidemic proportions.